Surveyor

Required for a leading marine company in saudi Arabia for their Operation & Maintenance

Job Information

Job Title

Surveyor

Reports to (Job)

Operational Manager / Operational Director

Division

Beach Restoration & Marine Operations

Department

Red Sea Beach Restoration

Job Grade

Job Code

Job Purpose

The Surveyor is responsible for planning, conducting, and managing all hydrographic, topographic, bathymetric, and construction surveying activities required for beach restoration, shoreline rehabilitation, sediment removal, marine dredging, coastal protection, and intertidal maintenance works across the Red Sea Global project locations.

The role ensures that all survey data is accurate, reliable, and compliant with project specifications to support dredging operations, beach profiling, volume calculations, progress monitoring, and quality verification. The Surveyor shall utilize modern survey technologies to provide precise positioning and measurements while protecting environmentally sensitive coastal and marine ecosystems.

Location: Shura, Shebara, Laheq, Turtle Bay Village, Nujuma & Ummahat Islands, Amaala, Red Sea Global Projects Saudi Arabia

Works Closely With: Supervisors, Dredging Machine Operators, Heavy Machinery Drivers, Divers, Suction Pump Operators, Speed Boat Captains, Inflatable Boat Operators, QHSE Officer, Workshop Supervisor and Client Representatives

Job Responsibilities

The Surveyor shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Hydrographic & Topographic Surveying

• Conduct hydrographic, bathymetric, topographic, and coastal surveys before, during, and after project execution.
• Perform beach profile surveys to establish existing and final shoreline conditions.
• Carry out bathymetric surveys in lagoons, nearshore waters, channels, and intertidal zones up to the required project depth.
• Establish survey control points, benchmarks, and reference coordinates.
• Set out work limits, excavation boundaries, dredging lines, and restoration profiles.
• Perform as-built surveys and verify completed works against approved design drawings.
• Monitor shoreline changes, sediment movement, erosion, and beach nourishment progress.

Survey Equipment Operation

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain survey equipment including:
• RTK GPS/GNSS Survey Systems.
• Total Stations.
• Automatic and Digital Levels.
• Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES).
• Single Beam Echo Sounder (SBES).
• GNSS Base Stations.
• Hydrographic Survey Software.
• UAV/Drone Survey Systems (where approved).
• GIS and Mapping Software.
• Tide Gauges and Water Level Monitoring Equipment.

Data Collection & Processing

• Collect accurate field survey data using approved methodologies.
• Process hydrographic and topographic survey data using industry-standard software.
• Generate Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), contour maps, cross-sections, and longitudinal profiles.
• Calculate dredging quantities, excavation volumes, and beach nourishment volumes.
• Prepare survey reports, charts, drawings, and digital mapping outputs.
• Verify survey accuracy through quality assurance and validation procedures.
• Maintain secure backup of all survey data.

Construction Support

• Provide setting-out information for dredging, excavation, and beach restoration works.
• Guide Dredging Machine Operators and Heavy Machinery Drivers using accurate survey control.
• Verify dredging depths and excavation limits during operations.
• Support Supervisors with progress monitoring and production measurements.
• Assist Engineers in monitoring project tolerances and quality requirements.
• Conduct final acceptance surveys for completed works.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all survey activities comply with project specifications and international surveying standards.
• Verify calibration certificates for survey instruments.
• Perform quality checks on collected data before submission.
• Maintain survey records and field notes.
• Participate in quality audits and technical reviews.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• Comply with all company HSE policies and Red Sea Global requirements.
• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) before field survey activities.
• Participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Ensure safe operation of survey boats and marine equipment.
• Wear mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Protect coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, turtle nesting sites, and environmentally sensitive habitats during survey activities.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and environmental observations immediately.
• Follow marine safety procedures during offshore and nearshore survey operations.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain:
• Survey Reports.
• Bathymetric Survey Reports.
• Topographic Survey Reports.
• As-Built Drawings.
• Digital Terrain Models (DTMs).
• Contour Maps.
• Cross-Section and Longitudinal Profiles.
• Quantity Calculation Reports.
• Dredging Volume Reports.
• Survey Control Registers.
• Calibration Records.
• Daily Survey Logs.
• Progress Measurement Reports.
• GIS Mapping Files.

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with Operational Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Marine Teams, and Client Representatives.
• Support project planning using survey information.
• Attend coordination meetings and provide technical survey advice.
• Communicate survey results clearly to operational teams.
• Assist consultants and client representatives during inspections and joint surveys.

Job Stakeholders (Relationship)

Internal

• Red Sea Global Stakeholders
• Internal Departments
• Hotel operators
• Resort operators

External

• Consultants
• Environmental Authorities
• Marine Authorities
• Coast Guard
• Subcontractors
• Vendors

Job Requirements

Qualification and Experience

Education Qualification

Mandatory

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, Hydrographic Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geospatial Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Geomatics or Hydrographic Surveying.
• Professional Hydrographic Survey Qualification (Category A or B) or equivalent.

Licenses Required

Mandatory

• Valid Saudi or International Driving License.
• Company HSE Induction Certificate.
• Basic First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) Awareness Training.

Preferred Certifications

• Hydrographic Surveyor Certification (IHO Category A or B).
• RTK GPS / GNSS Equipment Certification.
• HYPACK or QPS Qinsy Training.
• UAV/Drone Pilot License (where applicable).
• Marine Safety Training.
• STCW Basic Safety Training (for offshore survey operations).
• Environmental Awareness Training.
• Oil Spill Response Awareness.
• Working Near Water Safety Training.
• Defensive Driving Certificate.
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Awareness.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Awareness.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Awareness.

Experience

• Minimum 58 years of experience in hydrographic, bathymetric, and topographic surveying.
• Proven experience supporting beach restoration, dredging, coastal engineering, land reclamation, marine construction, ports, or offshore projects.
• Experience operating RTK GPS, Total Stations, Echo Sounders single & multi beam, and GIS software.
• Experience performing quantity calculations and volume analysis.
• Familiarity with coastal geomorphology and shoreline monitoring.
• GCC or Middle East project experience is highly preferred.
• Previous experience on environmentally sensitive coastal projects is an advantage.

Skills

Technical Skills

• Hydrographic Surveying.
• Bathymetric Surveying.
• Topographic Surveying.
• RTK GPS/GNSS Surveying.
• Total Station Operation.
• Digital Leveling.
• Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES).
• Single Beam Echo Sounder (SBES).
• GIS Mapping.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Hydrographic Survey Software (HYPACK, QPS Qinsy, or equivalent).
• Quantity and Volume Calculations.
• Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM).
• Shoreline Monitoring.
• Data Processing and Analysis.
• Drone Surveying (preferred).

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability to remote island and marine environments.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and environmental stewardship

Job Context

Candidates with experience in beach restoration, marine dredging, coastal engineering, land reclamation, offshore construction, ports, harbors, island developments, hydrographic surveying, or large-scale coastal infrastructure projects will be given preference. Experience conducting hydrographic, bathymetric, topographic, and shoreline surveys using RTK GPS, Total Stations, Multibeam Echo Sounders (MBES), Single Beam Echo Sounders (SBES), GIS platforms, and drone survey technology in intertidal, lagoon, and marine environments is highly desirable.

Previous experience on Red Sea Global, NEOM, AMAALA, Saudi Aramco, or other major GCC marine and coastal infrastructure projects, particularly involving beach nourishment, shoreline rehabilitation, sediment monitoring, dredging quantity calculations, and environmental compliance, will be considered a significant advantage.

Job Financial Dimensions

Job Competencies

Leadership Competencies

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• AutoCAD.
• Civil 3D.
• ArcGIS / QGIS.
• HYPACK.
• QPS Qinsy.
• Leica Geo Office.
• Trimble Business Center.
• Carlson Survey Software.
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Project.

Interested Candidates may send their updated CV to [email protected]

Virtual Interviews will be scheduled soon

Regards

Dewan Consultants Pvt Ltd.