Senior Surveyor

Senior Surveyor Job Description

Position: Senior Surveyor Civil

Location: Nagpur

Project: Residential Township Apartments, Bungalows, Villas & Plotted Development

Department: Projects / Civil

Reporting To: Project Manager / Head Projects

Job Purpose

To independently manage and execute all surveying, setting-out, levels, measurements and land/site-related survey activities for the township, ensuring accuracy and timely support to civil construction, infrastructure, roads, buildings and plotting works.

Key Responsibilities

1. Survey & Setting-Out

•Carry out detailed land and construction surveys using Total Station, Auto Level, DGPS/GPS and other surveying instruments.

• Establish and maintain benchmarks, reference points, grid lines and coordinates across the project.

•Conduct setting-out for buildings, villas, bungalows, roads, drains, utilities, plots, boundary walls and other infrastructure works.

• Check and verify alignment, coordinates, levels, dimensions and elevations as per approved drawings.

2. Construction Survey

•Provide accurate survey support for excavation, foundations, RCC, masonry, finishing and external development works.

• Conduct plinth, floor, column, slab, road formation and infrastructure level checks.

• Monitor verticality, alignment and levels during construction.

• Identify deviations from approved drawings and immediately report discrepancies to the Project/Construction team.

3. Township & Infrastructure Survey

•Survey and monitor internal roads, storm-water drains, sewerage, water supply, utility corridors, electrical services and other infrastructure.

• Support plotting layouts including plot boundaries, dimensions, road widths and levels.

• Verify site conditions against approved master plans, layout plans and engineering drawings.

4. Measurement & Quantity Support

• Prepare accurate survey measurements, area calculations and level sheets.

•Assist the Projects/QS team in joint measurements, quantity verification and contractor measurements wherever required.

• Maintain survey records, field books, drawings, coordinates and as-built information.

5. Drawing & Documentation

•Read and interpret civil, structural, architectural and infrastructure drawings.

• Prepare/maintain survey sketches, coordinates, benchmarks, level charts and as-built drawings.

• Ensure all survey records are properly documented and updated.

6. Quality & Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Civil Engineers, Architects, Consultants, Contractors and QA/QC teams.

• Ensure surveying activities comply with approved drawings, specifications and project standards.

• Conduct regular checks to minimise rework arising from incorrect levels, alignment or setting-out.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Accuracy of setting-out and levels.

• Timely completion of survey activities as per construction schedule.

• Zero/minimal errors leading to construction rework.

• Accuracy of plot, building and infrastructure measurements.

• Timely identification and reporting of deviations.

• Proper maintenance of survey records, benchmarks and as-built data.

• Effective survey support across multiple township development activities.

Educational Qualification

•Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering.

•Additional certification/course in Land Surveying will be an advantage.

Experience

•5 to 10 years of relevant experience in surveying/construction, preferably with a real estate developer, EPC/construction company or large township project.

• Experience in residential buildings, township development, infrastructure and plotted layouts preferred.

• Candidates with strong Total Station and Auto Level experience will be preferred.

Technical Skills

•Proficiency in Total Station and Auto Level.

•Working knowledge of DGPS/GPS surveying.

•Good understanding of AutoCAD and reading civil/structural drawi