Assistant Land Surveyor

Assistant Land Surveyor – Railway Project

Job Purpose

We are seeking an Assistant Land Surveyor to support surveying and setting-out activities for a major railway infrastructure project. The role will assist the Land Surveyor in ensuring accurate alignment, levels, coordinates and measurements for railway and associated civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Land Surveyor in setting-out and surveying activities for railway and civil works.
• Assist with railway alignment, chainage, levels, coordinates and formation works.
• Support surveying activities for track works, earthworks, roads, drainage, structures, bridges and utilities.
• Operate and assist with Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level and other surveying equipment.
• Establish and check benchmarks, control points and reference coordinates under the direction of the Land Surveyor.
• Assist in carrying out topographical and as-built surveys.
• Take accurate field measurements and maintain survey records and field books.
• Assist in checking construction works against approved IFC drawings and survey coordinates.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Land Surveyors and construction teams to ensure accurate setting-out.
• Report any discrepancies in levels, coordinates, alignment or dimensions to the Senior Surveyor.
• Ensure surveying equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Follow all project HSE, quality and surveying procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant surveying experience, preferably on railway, metro or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in construction surveying and setting-out is required.
• Railway/Metro experience is highly preferred.
• Basic to good knowledge of Total Station, GPS/GNSS and Auto Level.
• Ability to read and understand survey, civil and alignment drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Candidates available to join immediately or within a short notice period are preferred.