Chief Surveyor at Jamub Group

Job Summary

• The Chief Surveyor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all surveying activities on the highway construction project.
• This includes verification surveys, setting-out, geometric control, and management of survey teams.
• The role ensures accurate implementation of design data using advanced surveying equipment and software, in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project surveying activities from commencement to completion.
• Develop and implement survey methodologies, control networks, and work plans.
• Supervise and coordinate survey assistants and field survey teams.
• Allocate tasks, review outputs, and ensure survey accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct and oversee verification surveys, setting-out, and geometric control for highway works.
• Establish, maintain, and validate horizontal and vertical control points.
• Ensure correct alignment, levels, profiles, and cross-sections in line with approved designs.
• Verify construction works against design geometry and tolerances.
• Ensure effective use and management of DGPS, Total Stations, and GNSS equipment.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and accuracy checks of all survey instruments.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D for data processing, design interpretation, plotting, and preparation of survey drawings.
• Implement quality control procedures for all survey outputs.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve survey discrepancies or deviations.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and contractual requirements.
• Provide accurate as-built survey data for approvals and handover documentation.
• Work closely with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, and construction teams to support accurate execution of works.
• Provide technical guidance on survey-related matters to site personnel.
• Participate in site meetings, inspections, and audits as required.
• Prepare and submit survey reports, records, and progress updates.
• Maintain organized survey documentation, field notes, and digital data.
• Support measurement verification, progress valuation, and claims where applicable.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with site HSE policies and traffic management requirements.
• Promote safe surveying practices, particularly in active highway work zones.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Surveying, Geomatics, or related discipline.
• SURCON Licensed (Mandatory).
• Minimum of 15 years experience in highway construction surveying.
• Proven experience as a senior or lead surveyor on major road/highway projects.
• Strong knowledge of highway geometry, setting-out standards, and construction tolerances.
• Expert proficiency in DGPS, Total Stations, and GNSS systems.
• Advanced competence in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple site priorities.