Surveying Operation Section Head

Arab Center for Engineering Studies; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, seeks an upper-management professional to lead the surveying department, supervise staff, and implement policies, goals, and procedures. The role focuses on coordinating field operations, training, and performance standards within ACES’ strategic framework.

The incumbent will oversee budgeting projections, drive change strategies, and ensure quality and transparency across activities, delivering measurable improvements and

Qualifications

• Experience leading and supervising staff in surveying/engineering operations.
• Ability to develop and implement department policies, goals, and plans.
• Strong involvement in budgeting, cost monitoring and resource planning.
• Proven capability to drive change, strategy, and team motivation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department Manager in establishing policies, goals, quality objectives, and procedures.
• Assist in developing department business and operation plans aligned with ACES strategy.
• Monitor costs and resources in daily activities.
• Identify opportunities to expand business via innovative services or markets.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff, build a positive culture, and oversee staffing and budgeting projections.
• Conduct staff appraisals, set objectives, and track qualifications and training needs.
• Oversee and manage departmental field operations, surveying procedures, and staff schedules.
• Respond to customer inquiries with professional surveying advice.
• Ensure equipment maintenance programs are deployed and vehicles are serviced.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Change management

Budgeting and cost control

Strategic planning

Job description

Company: Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES) Industry: Consultancy Job Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Career Level: Upper Management (Manager, Director, Head) Date Posted: 25-10-2026 Ref. Number: 167584

JOB SUMMARY

In coordination with Department Manager lead employees under direct supervision and manage, oversee and supervise operational field, operations and technical procedures related to surveying department activities. Providing leadership and guidance to staff, and establishing and monitoring standards of excellence in performance. Ensure full coordination and transparency in all activities, as well as staff training and development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Managerial Duties:

• Supports the Department Manager in the establishment and implementation of Department policies, goals, quality objectives, and procedures.
• Supports the Department Manager in the development of departmental business plans, new operation plans, policies, procedures, and transition/migration plans that are in line with ACES strategies and objectives.
• Monitor costs and resources in day to day activities.
• Identify and take advantage of opportunities and expands business by creating innovative services or markets.
• Build confidence among employees and creates positive feelings and culture of belongings.
• Create and develop change management strategies.
• Inspire, influence and guide others to participate in a common effort.
• Delegate and empower subordinates.
• Supports the Department Manager in department staffing and budgeting projections.
• In coordination with Department Manager conducts Employee Appraisal reviews for the staff under his/her supervision to evaluate individual performance, set individual performance objectives in alignment with department level objectives, review qualifications, identify training needs and obtain employee feedback.

Technical Duties:

• Manage and supervise operational field, operations and technical procedures related to surveying department activities.
• Respond to customer’s inquiries and provides professional advices in surveying issues.
• Prepare and deploy preventive maintenance programs for survey equipment and vehicles.
• Investigate existing and potential non-conformities in surveying activities and devising and implementation of effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare required tools and accessories yearly order.
• Check the scope of works each project prior start the mobilization and after start the GI activities.
• Respond to customers’ inquiries related to mobilization.
• Make daily plans to distribute the equipment and staff according to jobs requirements.
• Monitor and distribute work load schedules within the Operation Section to optimize the utilization of all resources.
• Follow up on daily work to ensure no delays or break downs and respond to field problems or break down in a fast and responsible manner.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of preventive maintenance programs for equipment and vehicles.
• Manage Department fleet including analysis of fuel consumption of vehicles as well as evaluate condition of existing vehicles.
• Ensure that staff, equipment, tools and accessories are in good condition and ready to be utilized at any time.
• Ensure that all staff under his supervision are adequately trained and experienced in their discipline to perform their duties in a satisfactory manner.
• Keep proper documentation of record including records of maintenance performed on each equipment.
• Keep safety records for supervised staff.
• Purchase devices and equipment’s required for geotechnical works.
• Open required permits and accesses.
• Any duties or responsibilities assigned by the management.

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