Summary
Dar Al Riyadh is seeking a Chief Surveyor for infrastructure and road projects in Riyadh. The role leads project survey control, reviews contractor methods and setting-out plans, verifies site measurements, and validates survey reports and as-built data. It also coordinates with engineering and construction teams, monitors survey equipment, and supports progress verification and handover documentation. Applicants need a surveying or civil engineering qualification, at least 12 years of infrastructure and road project experience, and mandatory PMC or consultancy experience.
The posting
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Responsibilities:
- Establish, manage, and maintain the project survey control network and benchmarks
- Review and approve contractor survey methods, procedures, and setting-out plans
- Verify alignment, levels, coordinates, and layouts for roads, utilities, bridges, and infrastructure works
- Supervise and audit contractor survey teams to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Ensure all survey activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and Saudi standards
- Review and validate survey reports, as-built data, and measurement records
- Coordinate with design, construction, and discipline engineers to resolve survey-related issues
- Identify discrepancies and ensure timely corrective actions by contractors
- Support progress verification and certification based on accurate survey data
- Monitor use and calibration of survey instruments and equipment
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements during survey works
- Assist in dispute resolution related to levels, boundaries, quantities, and alignment issues
- Support preparation and review of as-built drawings and handover documentation
- Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders on survey and right-of-way matters
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 12 years of experience in infrastructure and road projects
- Proven experience in PMC or consultancy roles is mandatory
- Strong knowledge of road geometry, utilities, earthworks, and infrastructure surveying
- Proficiency with modern survey equipment (Total Station, GPS, Auto Level, etc.)
- Familiarity with Saudi standards, municipal requirements, and local practices