Surveyor

Job description / Role

Purpose of the Job:
To plan, organize, and direct in surveying earth's surface to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, excavation or other purposes

Principle Accountabilities:
- Experienced in survey works: topographic survey, engineering survey, underground utilities survey, volumetric survey, and oil field survey
- Measuring the ground as required by the project (including aspects such as small and large- scale distances, angles, elevations, etc)
- Gathering data on the earth's physical and man- made features through surveys
- Analyzing information thoroughly before it is handed over to other professions
- Thinking creatively to resolve practical planning and development problems
- Interpreting data using maps, charts and plans to determine site boundaries, building locations, drainage systems, etc.
- Utilizing data from a range of sources, such as aerial photography, and laser beam measuring systems.

Challenges:
- Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Able and willing to work a six day work week if required
- Position will require travel throughout the region and may be based in any country in Africa depending on current projects

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geodetic, Architecture, or relevant field
- A minimum of 3 years professional experience in site surveying for infrastructure and roads
- Strong commercial awareness and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience working with Oil & Gas exploration companies is advantageous
- Knowledge of MS Office and CAD software
- Chartered Status/Professional License preferred
- Good command of the English language (reading, writing, speaking) is essential
- Ability to speak French is advantageous
- Possess a strong service orientation
- Ability to work with minimum supervision in a multi- cultural environment

About the Company

CADG specializes in operating in complex and remote areas of Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East. Our fields of expertise include: Engineering & Construction, Camp Construction & Life Support, Aviation, Logistics & Procurement and International Development.

Our capabilities are varied yet linked – allowing us to offer our clients exactly and only what they need. The intrepid nature of our diverse, talented experts allows us to work competitively in non-permissive environments. We rely not only on our experience, but also on our ability to assess needs on the ground and marry them with practical implementation strategies to deliver tailored solutions.

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