Assistant Surveyor

PURPOSE

This position exist to ensure to support surveyors in their day-to-day tasks, ensuring accurate measurements, data collection, and documentation for construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Survey Support
- Assist in conducting topographic, boundary, and construction survey using GPS, total stations, and other surveying equipment.
- Help set out reference points, markers, and benchmark as per project specifications.

Data Collection and Processing
- Record and process survey data using software like Modelmaker.
- Maintain accurate field notes, sketches, and electronic data for reporting.
- Compile survey data info report and drawings.
- Compile data and keep record for original ground levels.

Site Coordination
- Work with engineers and site managers to ensure proper alignment and levels for construction activities.
- Assist in verifying site dimensions and elevations against design plans.

Reporting
- Prepare preliminary reports and assist in drafting final survey documents

Equipment Maintenance
- Ensure surveying instruments are calibrated, functional and properly stored.

**Compliance**
- Follow health and safety regulations on-site.
- Ensure surveys comply with legal and regulatory standards.

Instruments and Software Knowledge
- GPS.
- Digital level.
- Robotic Total Station.
- Model Maker.
- Road Maker (Will be advantageous).
- MS Office.

QUALIFICATIONS
- National Diploma or B.Tech in Surveying.
- SAGC (PLATO) registration would be advantageous.

EXPERIENCE
- At least Five years relevant experience in surveying.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Excellent organisational and Leadership skills.
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent writing and reporting skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Knows and understands the OHSA/MHSA and Safety and environmental issues.
- Knows and understands the company projects safety projects.
- Reading plans and drawings