Surveying Manager | Construction

RAWAJ; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Surveying Manager to oversee surveying teams for building and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in road grading design and value engineering, focusing on optimizing construction processes and cost-efficiency. Proficiency in advanced surveying equipment and software is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing surveying teams across various projects.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic profiles for infrastructure networks.
• Proficient in grid surveying and estimation of cut & fill volumes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage surveying teams for diverse construction projects.
• Develop and prepare road grading designs and hydraulic profiles.
• Utilize advanced surveying equipment for accurate data collection.

Skills

Surveying

Road Grading Design

Value Engineering

Use of surveying equipment

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BIM 360

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS

Laser Scanners

UAVs

InfraWorks

ArcGIS

Job description

Overview

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

The SurveyingManager 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.

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.