About the position
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
- Perform duties related to land surveying for identifying land ownership and property boundaries for construction projects
- Conduct records management activities and perform historical and legal land ownership research.
- Develop and inspect land surveying project contracts.
- Support field measurement and layout.
- Conduct standard calculations to identify areas, elevation and volumes of field survey notes.
- Conduct basic calculations using field note data.
- Read, utilize and interpret design drawings and topographic maps.
- Study, learn and interpret CAD computer applications and GIS System.
- Perform as Senior Project Leader for survey at in-house and mapping projects.
- Provide consistent and superior quality documents for survey, design and building projects for all clients in region.
- Perform as cadastral issue matter expert as team member.
- Perform as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Architect-Engineer.
- Involve in implementing mapping contracts and Indefinite Quality (IQ) surveying.
- Provide vertical and horizontal control maps and government cost estimate for mapping and survey projects
- Obtain specialized equipment, including distance measuring wheels, GPS and geographic information system (GIS) devices to measure boundaries and contours.
- Develops work plans, methods and procedures to perform surveying tasks.
- Collects and analyses field data; performs complex survey and engineering computations.
- Ensure adherence to safe work practices and proper use of traffic control measures during field work.
- Arrange for regular spot check on work and records.
- Maintain all instruments and instrument register as per Contract requirements.
- Spot checks instruments in use to ensure that they are duly calibrated and in good proper adjustment.
- Ensure that setting out books are properly maintained and filed when complete.
- Conduct surveys to determine precise location and measurement of points, elevations, lines, areas and
- contours for construction, map making and other purposes.
- Keep accurate notes, records and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Surveying
- Professional Land Surveying license - SAGC / PLATO
- Excellent problem-solving skills and understanding of mapping concepts
- Self-motivated with good time management and ability to work outdoors and walk as needed
- Experience with computer drafting programs
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
- The ability to understand and interpret data
- Lateral and logical thinking
- Cutting-edge IT skills and confidence with new technology
- Problem solving and analysis
- Attention to detail
- Client management/customer service skills
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Organisation and time management
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desired Skills:
- Numeracy and the ability to make mathematical calculations
