Building Surveyor
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Job Overview 

Our Construction company is looking for a Building Surveyor to join us on an immediate basis. You should be able to visit various property locations and conduct land surveys. Besides, you should be able to advise clients on various property schemes and designs. 

You should coordinate with clients to understand their construction needs. Also, you should be able to explain the surveys as and when required. Moreover, you should develop construction timelines and ensure work completion within the assigned time and budget. 

As a Building Surveyor, you should be detail-oriented and have excellent technical skills. Furthermore, you should ensure that the equipment and tools used for land measurements are in working order and handled with care.  

If you have the job expertise we are looking for, then do get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you.  

 Responsibilities 

• Conducting land surveys 

• Reviewing past surveys and properties records 

• Measuring various types of lands using tools such as engineer's chain, dumpy level, and geodimeter 

• Using the measurements to develop blueprints, technical drawings, and charts  

• Coordinating and overseeing the working of team members  

• Ensuring all equipments are in working order 

• Handing over and explaining survey results to clients 

• Assisting Construction Engineer on various construction projects 

• Communicating with clients and understanding their construction needs  

• Advising clients on various aspects of construction including its impact on the environment  

• Examining and providing clients with the construction timelines and quotes  

• Ensuring that the construction is completed on time and within budget  

• Providing clients with different types of construction designs and schemes 

 Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Surveying, Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field 

• Proven work experience as a Building Surveyor or a similar position in the Construction industry 

• Familiarity with surveying tools such as Alidade, Cosmolabe, and Graphometer  

• Excellent mathematical and technical skills  

• Having an eye for detail  

• Good communication and interpersonal skills  

• Ability to work at flexible schedules  

• Willingness to travel to different locations  

• Good time management and project management skills 

• Strong computer skills, particularly in CAD software 

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills  

• Ability to offer excellent customer service