Land Surveyor Experienced Hire at Phillips Consulting

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct all survey operations on all proposed land development sites.
• Ensure compliance to all applicable regulations and requirements including boundary calculations and legal issues.
• Measure the ground as required, including aspects such as small and large-scale distances, angles and elevations; gather data on the earth's physical and man-made features through surveys. Document accordingly
• Undertake digital mapping and processing data.
• Make use of geographical information systems (GIS) to analyse and interpret site features.
• Produce detailed information (subsequently analysed by planners, builders and cartographers).
• Use a range of equipment to produce surveys, including GPS and conventional methods.
• Analyse information thoroughly to ensure accuracy, before it is handed over to other professionals.
• Think creatively to resolve practical planning and development problems.
• Interpret data using maps, charts and plans.
• Utilise data from a range of sources, such as aerial photography, satellite surveys and laser beam measuring systems.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) and other IT software to interpret data and present information.
• Prepare survey maps, plans, and exhibits.
• Provide surveying expertise to special surveying problems.
• Report facts and conclusions reached from the results of surveys by correspondence or conferences with the requesting units.
• Meet with Architects and Structural Engineers to determine pertinent information required for project plans.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Geography, Geotechnology, Land/Estate Surveying, Planning or Building or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years experience in conducting land surveys.
• Ability to perform horizontal and vertical survey calculations