Job Role
The Land Surveyor is responsible for carrying out accurate land and engineering surveys throughout all stages of construction projects. The role involves establishing site boundaries, conducting setting-out works, verifying survey data, and providing essential information to support construction execution. The Land Surveyor works closely with the Construction, QA/QC, BIM, and subcontractor teams to ensure all surveying activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, and relevant requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform land and engineering surveying works throughout all stages of construction projects.
- Conduct site measurements, setting-out works, and survey calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved construction drawings.
- Establish and verify site boundaries, reference points, levels, coordinates, and alignment for construction activities.
- Operate surveying instruments, including Total Station and other relevant surveying equipment.
- Supervise and coordinate surveying operations, including the collection, processing, calculation, and verification of survey data.
- Support the QA/QC team in checking and verifying setting-out works carried out by subcontractors.
- Plan and coordinate daily site surveying activities and report work progress to the Construction Team.
- Prepare setting-out drawings, survey reports, and other relevant documentation for construction purposes.
- Liaise with the BIM team to resolve setting-out discrepancies and coordinate survey requirements.
- Conduct site verification and measurements to support the preparation and checking of as-built drawings.
- Identify and report any discrepancies between site conditions, survey results, and approved drawings.
- Ensure surveying works are carried out accurately, safely, and in accordance with project requirements.
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Management.
Requirements
- Diploma in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in land surveying for construction projects.
- Proficient in operating Total Station and other surveying instruments.
- Familiar with AutoCAD, topographic surveys, and Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Good understanding of construction drawings, setting-out procedures, survey calculations, and as-built verification.
- Able to interpret engineering drawings and coordinate with construction and technical teams.
- Good knowledge of construction methodologies, work sequencing, project timelines, and site productivity.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A good team player with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.