Description:
Job Purpose
The Surveyor will take charge of estimating property boundaries and measures land features for construction projects, map-making, mining, and legal purposes. Conduct surveys on land sites and properties, trace property lines, create mapping, and survey land. The Surveyor will be a trusted advisor to high-profile clients and to deliver customer excellence, operating in the professional, friendly, and authoritative manner. Design and provide pre-construction information as well as delivering an inspection and testing programme. Providing technical support to clients and supporting the in-house operational team with planned and reactive maintenance.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Instruct and train subordinates on proper land surveying processes, techniques, and products
- Maintain records of surveys and maps
- Communicate with public and government officials
- Promote safety in the workplace
- Examine previous records and evidence to ensure data accuracy
- Research and design methods for survey processes
- Use equipment and tools to accurately measure land features (e.g. longitudes, latitudes)
- Report on survey results and present findings to the Project Manager
- Collaborate with engineers and architects on several projects
- Direct field survey crews, conduct field mapping and field inspections, and prepare plot plans and subdivision plats
- Prepare field boundaries for survey instruments
- Perform boundary, topographic, and aerial surveys
- Prepare diagrams and other drawings based on field observations
- Prepare calculations, specifications, and cost estimates
- Assist with proposal preparation
- Work with the Electrical Engineer to perform land surveys from blueprints, sketches, or written descriptions
- Prepare survey stakes, survey control, survey plans, and survey maps
- Prepare the topographic or aerial survey and map
- Prepare boundary surveys, boundary descriptions, and plats,
- Perform land surveying reports and site plans
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent Communications Skills Oral & Written
- Possess exceptional mathematical and analytical skills
- Keen eye for measurements
- Aptitude in math and problem-solving Skills
- Great organizational and leadership skills
- Good Leadership Skills
- Good Listener
- Sober minded
- Creative Thinker
- High Determination
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Surveying or a related field
- Minimum 5-7 years’ post experience in Surveying
- Having worked for Power/Electrical Distribution Company in the same Capacity will be a plus
- Experience with boundary surveys
- Work experience using GPS equipment
- Knowledge of construction staking and surveying principles
- Experience with boundary fence layouts
- Must have vast working knowledge of GPS and GIS
- Must be Tech savvy, including familiarity with CAD software
- Must be a member of a relevant professional body
QUALIFIED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THE ABOVE POSITION
If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in Ms Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & copy in apply@jobsportal-career.com
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