Land Surveyor
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Job Overview 

Our construction department is excited to announce that we are hiring an experienced Land Surveyor.

As a Land Surveyor, you will be responsible for surveying land and making necessary calculations. You will also be responsible for coordinating with the field staff and process field data. You should be verifying the accuracy of survey data conducted at the survey sites.

To succeed in this job role, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying. You should possess exceptional listening and communication skills. In addition to this, you will be required to work for a long period of time.

If you possess excellent analytical skills with sharp attention to detail, then apply for this right away. We will be happy to work with you.

Responsibilities

• Developing the land surveying strategies.

• Conducting land surveys on various properties.

• Reading and interpreting drawings and topographic maps.

• Measuring distances and angles of the land surface.

• Using the required land surveying equipment.

• Drawing the rough sketches of the land.

• Reading the maps and making notes as per the requirements.

• Reporting the legal land description for surveys.

• Calculating the measurements of the land site.

• Verifying the calculations and analyzing the data.

• Maintaining the surveying equipment.

• Preparing the reports on survey results

• Presenting the data to clients.

• Advising on technical aspects.

• Researching the legal boundaries of the site.

• Collaborating with the team members.

• Guiding the new employees as and when required.

• Following all the legal procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or a similar field.

• Proven work experience working as a Land Surveyor or a similar position.

• A valid surveyor’s license is required.

• Proficiency in land surveying software such as SurveCE, FieldGenius, X-PAD Survey, etc.

• Ability to understand and interpret written documents.

• Phenomenal understanding and knowledge of GPS and GIS.

• Quick decision-making abilities.

• Illustrate good time management skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent maths and analytical skills.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to explain the terminologies and findings to the team members.

• A keen eye for details.

• Ability to solve complex problems.

• Ability to work outdoors and travel as and when needed.