Summary: Educational Qualifications and Experience

Job Details

  • Deadline: Not specified
  • Company: MyJobMag Nigeria
  • Location: Kenya

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct land, topographical, boundary, engineering, and construction surveys as required.
  • Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and reference coordinates.
  • Carry out site measurements, levelling, setting-out, and alignment activities.
  • Prepare survey drawings, maps, plans, reports, and other technical documentation.
  • Use surveying instruments and equipment, including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, levels, and other relevant tools.
  • Interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings to support project execution.
  • Monitor construction activities to ensure that structures, roads, foundations, and other project components are positioned according to approved designs.
  • Collect, process, analyse, and interpret field survey data.
  • Identify and report discrepancies between approved drawings and actual site conditions.
  • Liaise with engineers, architects, contractors, project managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure surveying equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and secured.
  • Maintain accurate records of survey activities, measurements, and technical findings.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable surveying regulations, health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Surveying and Geoinformatics, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 2–5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Professional registration or membership with relevant surveying bodies (e.g., SURCON) will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in construction, infrastructure, land development, or engineering projects is desirable.

Required Technical Skills and Competencies

  • Proficiency in the use of Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, and automatic levels.
  • Good knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS software, and relevant surveying applications.
  • Strong understanding of topographical surveying, mapping, and terrain modelling.
  • Strong understanding of surveying principles, coordinate systems, levelling, and setting-out techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering and architectural drawings.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good technical report writing and documentation skills.
  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Accuracy and reliability of survey measurements and reports.
  • Timeliness of survey assignments and deliverables.
  • Accuracy of construction setting-out and alignment activities.
  • Compliance with project specifications and technical standards.
  • Proper maintenance and utilisation of surveying equipment.
  • Timely identification and reporting of site discrepancies.
  • Quality and completeness of survey documentation.
  • Compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Working Conditions

  • The role involves both fieldwork and office-based activities.
  • Frequent visits to construction sites and project locations may be required.
  • The successful candidate must be willing to work outdoors and travel to project sites when necessary.

How to Apply

Apply by email: services@myjobmag.com

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