Land Surveyor / Setting-Out Engineer

Job summary

The Land Surveyor establishes and maintains the site grid and benchmark system and provides accurate setting-out for all residential blocks. The integrity of the setting-out system underpins every structural element across the project; an error at this stage propagates through every floor of every block.

Min Qualification: HND Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Establish the site grid and permanent benchmark system before any construction commences; obtain sign-off from the Construction Manager and structural engineer on all control points
• Set out all block positions and column grid positions to survey accuracy before each raft commences
• Provide level control for all floor slabs: establish floor datum marks on columns before each pour and verify slab thickness after striking
• Set out all internal partition positions on each floor as required by the Fit-Out Manager
• Check and record all as-built column and slab positions after construction; produce as-built survey records
• Maintain the site survey register: all setting-out records, checks, and as-built measurements
• Provide survey support to the Site Engineers during reinforcement inspections
• Calibrate and maintain all survey instruments on site

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering; registration with SURCON (Surveyors Council of Nigeria) is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of land surveying experience on major construction projects
• Proficiency with total station, digital level, and GPS survey equipment
• Experience in setting out multi-storey reinforced concrete structures