Survey Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for leading and managing surveying operations across multiple building projects within a designated zone. This includes performing precise site surveys, verifying building layouts, coordinating with site engineers and construction teams, and managing a team of surveyors. The role requires strong technical expertise in surveying instruments, AutoCAD, and construction measurement standards to ensure accurate execution of works, alignment of structures, and adherence to project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of surveyors across multiple building projects, ensuring efficient allocation of tasks and high-quality outputs.
• Conduct detailed site surveys for building layouts, foundations, columns, slabs, walls, and structural elements, ensuring compliance with design drawings and project specifications.
• Transfer survey coordinates accurately into AutoCAD drawings and provide site teams with precise layout plans.
• Set out building lines, levels, and grids on site for excavation, foundation, and structural works.
• Monitor and verify the accuracy of subcontractor works and site measurements, ensuring alignment with approved drawings.
• Prepare detailed as-built surveys and documentation for each project, including measurement logs, deviation reports, and alignment verification reports.
• Coordinate with site engineers, project managers, and construction teams to resolve survey-related issues and ensure smooth execution of works.
• Conduct quality control checks of survey outputs, including levels, dimensions, and grid alignment, and implement corrective measures where necessary.
• Plan and schedule surveying activities, including daily site checks, major milestone surveys, and final as-built verification.
• Supervise the installation, calibration, and proper use of survey instruments and equipment.
• Train, mentor, and guide junior surveyors, ensuring adherence to technical standards, site safety, and best practices.
• Review design drawings and collaborate with design teams to ensure constructability and accurate transfer of coordinates to site.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and survey summaries for management, highlighting critical deviations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, UAE construction regulations, and HSE requirements on all surveying activities.
• Implement improvements in surveying workflows, data management, and reporting processes to enhance site efficiency and accuracy.
• Support dispute resolution related to measurements, alignment discrepancies, or as-built deviations in coordination with project management.
• Maintain comprehensive survey records, including drawings, logs, photographs, and instrument calibration reports for audit and reference purposes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
• 15 or more years of experience in building surveying on construction sites, with at least 8 years in UAE with recent role as a team lead.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for transferring coordinates & plotting survey data.
• Extensive experience with total stations, GPS, laser levels, theodolites, and other surveying instruments.

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation ?
• How soon you can join ?

Work Location: In person