Land Surveyor

About the role

The Land Surveyor carries out accurate surveying and setting-out work for construction and infrastructure projects. The role ensures that coordinates, elevations, alignments, boundaries and as-built measurements comply with approved drawings, project specifications and applicable surveying standards. The position is based in Jeddah and requires at least 5 years of experience.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, setting-out, leveling, alignment and as-built surveys.
• Establish and verify survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates and reference levels.
• Set out buildings, roads, utilities, pipelines, infrastructure networks and related works.
• Review approved drawings and technical information before starting work, and verify the location, dimensions, elevations and alignment of completed works.
• Prepare survey reports, sketches, field records, calculations and as-built data.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, consultants, subcontractors and construction teams.
• Report discrepancies between site conditions and approved drawings.
• Maintain the accuracy, calibration and proper use of surveying instruments, support quantity verification and progress measurement, and ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Keep organized records of survey data, control points, benchmarks and approved documents.

Required profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in construction, roads, infrastructure, utilities, water networks or building projects.
• Valid membership and professional classification with the Saudi Council of Engineers, where applicable.
• Valid Saudi driving licence preferred; for non-Saudis, valid residency and eligibility for sponsorship transfer preferred.
• Willingness to work at any assigned project site and relocate as required.
• Proficiency in Arabic or English; both preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level and other surveying instruments.
• AutoCAD and surveying software; Civil 3D knowledge preferred.
• Construction surveying, topographic and as-built surveying, and reading engineering and shop drawings.
• Accurate calculation of coordinates, elevations and distances, and preparation of survey reports and field records.