Surveying Manager | Construction

Rawaj - Human Capital Management; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Surveying Manager to lead teams on infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include preparing road grading designs, conducting surveys, and utilizing advanced equipment to enhance project delivery and reduce costs through value engineering. Candidates should have a strong background in surveying and related software. Competitive compensation is offered.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage surveying teams across various projects.
• Prepare road grading designs and ensure proper drainage.
• Utilize advanced surveying equipment and techniques.
• Prepare hydraulic profiles and conduct NGL surveys.
• Develop cost-reducing value engineering strategies.

Skills

Surveying expertise

Advanced surveying equipment

Value engineering

Software operation (AutoCAD Civil 3D, InfraWorks)

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS

Laser Scanners

UAVs

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

BIM 360

Job description

Overview

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading company specializing in the construction industry in Saudi Arabia.

The Surveying Manager is responsible for traditional surveying, design, grid surveying, and value engineering providing significant added value to the department, positioning it as a strategic partner in cost reduction and accelerated project delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage surveying teams across building, road, and infrastructure projects
• Prepare and design final road grading levels (Road Grading Design), ensuring smooth traffic flow and proper drainage.
• Utilize advanced surveying equipment (Total Stations, GNSS, Laser Scanners, UAVs).
• Develop longitudinal profiles and cross sections (for roads and infrastructure projects).
• Prepare hydraulic profiles for stormwater, sewage, and water supply networks.
• Conduct Natural Ground Level (NGL) surveys to establish accurate natural ground conditions.
• Perform grid surveying (grid leveling) for contour mapping and cut / fill volume estimation.
• Apply value engineering by optimizing grading and profiles to minimize cut and fill quantities, reducing costs and manpower.
• Contribute to preparing as-built drawings using field survey data.
• Review and validate benchmarks linked to national geodetic networks.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines (Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Ensure high accuracy in all surveying, setting out, and profiling works.
• Operate design and analysis software, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, InfraWorks, ArcGIS, BIM 360.
• Collaborate with Planning and Cost Control departments to analyze the impact of grading on schedules and costs.

Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills and Experience

We Are Looking For :

• Accurate road levels that meet design and drainage requirements.
• Correct hydraulic profiles for infrastructure networks.
• Up-to-date and precise NGL and grid surveying reports.
• Accurate estimation of cut & fill volumes.
• Value Engineering recommendations to reduce earthworks and costs.
• As-built drawings that reflect actual field conditions.