Engineering / Land Surveyor

PURPOSE

This position applies to all projects. Engineering / Land Surveyor utilises specialized equipment to measure and mark property boundaries, calculating the dimensions, elevations, shapes, and contours of sites for public, government, and private development.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational Functions

1. Perform duties related to land surveying for identifying land ownership and property boundaries for construction projects.
2. Conduct records management activities and perform historical and legal land ownership research.
3. Develop and inspect land surveying project contracts.
4. Support field measurement and layout.
5. Conduct standard calculations to identify areas, elevation and volumes of field survey notes.
6. Conduct basic calculations using field note data.
7. Read, utilize and interpret design drawings and topographic maps.
8. Study, learn and interpret CAD computer applications and GIS System.
9. Perform as Senior Project Leader for survey at in-house and mapping projects.
10. Provide consistent and superior quality documents for survey, design and building projects for all clients in region.
11. Perform as cadastral issue matter expert as team member.
12. Perform as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Architect-Engineer.
13. Involve in implementing mapping contracts and Indefinite Quality (IQ) surveying.
14. Provide vertical and horizontal control maps and government cost estimate for mapping and survey projects.
15. Obtain specialized equipment, including distance measuring wheels, GPS and geographic information system (GIS) devices to measure boundaries and contours.
16. Develop work plans, methods and procedures to perform surveying tasks.
17. Collect and analyse field data; perform complex survey and engineering computations.
18. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and proper use of traffic control measures during field work.
19. Arrange for regular spot check on work and records.
20. Maintain all instruments and instrument register as per Contract requirements.
21. Spot check instruments in use to ensure that they are duly calibrated and in good proper adjustment.
22. Ensure that setting out books are properly maintained and filed when complete.
23. Conduct surveys to determine precise location and measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas and contours for construction, map making and other purposes.
24. Keep accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Surveying.
2. Professional Land Surveying license - SAGC / PLATO.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts.
4. Self-motivated with good time management and ability to work outdoors and walk as needed.
5. Experience with computer drafting programs.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

1. Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations.
2. The ability to understand and interpret data.
3. Lateral and logical thinking.
4. Cutting-edge IT skills and confidence with new technology.
5. Problem solving and analysis.
6. Attention to detail.
7. Client management/customer service skills.
8. Verbal and written communication skills.
9. Organisation and time management.
10. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desired Skills:

1. Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations.