Surveyor

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas Engineering Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a senior Surveyor to carry out surveying for bridge and infrastructure construction projects in Saudi Arabia. You will perform control point establishment, setting out, verify alignment and levels, and prepare as-built surveys.

The role requires 5–10 years in civil infrastructure, 3 years in bridge work, and familiarity with GCC or KSA projects; certification preferred. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with drawings and safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional surveying certification or registration is preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of surveying experience on major civil infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 3 years of bridge construction experience.
• Experience on GCC or KSA projects desirable.
• Experience with international consultants or government projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of bridge geometry, structural alignment, and tolerances.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, IFC drawings, and survey control data.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys, establish control points, and set out for bridges and infrastructure.
• Check horizontal and vertical alignment for bridges, roads, and related structures.
• Verify coordinates, levels, and dimensions before and during construction.
• Prepare and validate as-built surveys and support progress measurement.
• Maintain survey control networks and ensure data accuracy.
• Operate survey equipment and generate reports and CAD files.
• Adhere to HSE requirements and conduct safety briefings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Coordination

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS Systems

Digital Levels

Laser Scanners

CAD software

Survey software

Job description

Job Description Overview

The Surveyor will be responsible for carrying out all surveying activities related to bridge and infrastructure construction works on the Projects. The role involves providing accurate site measurements, setting out works, verifying construction alignment and levels, conducting as-built surveys, and supporting project teams to ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Your role

Surveying & Setting Out

Perform site surveys, control point establishment, and setting out for bridge and infrastructure works.

Conduct horizontal and vertical alignment checks for bridges, roads, retaining walls, culverts, and associated structures.

Set out foundations, pile locations, abutments, piers, bridge decks, utility corridors, and roadway elements.

Verify coordinates, levels, dimensions, and structural positioning before and during construction activities.

Ensure survey control networks are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction Support

Provide survey support to construction, engineering, and quality teams.

Monitor construction tolerances and ensure compliance with approved design requirements.

Assist in resolving field measurement discrepancies and coordinate with design and site teams.

Prepare and validate as-built surveys for completed construction works.

Support progress measurement and quantity verification activities.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all surveying activities comply with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.

Maintain accurate survey records, reports, and documentation.

Verify contractor survey submissions and provide technical recommendations as required.

Support quality inspections and audits related to survey activities.

Technology & Data Management

Operate and maintain survey equipment including: Total Stations GPS/GNSS Systems Digital Levels Laser Scanners (where applicable).

Process field survey data and produce survey reports, drawings, and coordinate files.

Utilize survey software and CAD platforms for data analysis and reporting.

Ensure integrity and accuracy of all survey information generated on site.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Adhere to all project HSE requirements and safe working practices.

Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and project safety initiatives.

Ensure surveying operations are conducted safely in active construction environments.

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

Professional surveying certification or registration is preferred.

Minimum 5-10 years of surveying experience within major civil infrastructure projects.

Minimum 3 years of dedicated bridge construction experience.

Previous experience on GCC or KSA projects is highly desirable.

Experience working with international consultants, contractors, or government infrastructure projects is preferred.

Strong understanding of bridge geometry, structural alignment, and construction tolerances.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, IFC drawings, and survey control data.

Strong knowledge of infrastructure construction methodologies.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication and coordination abilities.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

#RBP Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital.

The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.

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