Land Surveyor

2 days ago

Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India Fichtner Consulting Engineers Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

  1. Survey Planning & Preparation

  2. Read and interpret project plans, specifications, and site layouts.

  3. Review legal documents (deed maps, title plans, previous surveys, easements) to understand property boundaries, constraints.

  4. Plan field work: allocate resources (crew, equipment), schedule surveys.

  5. Field Survey Work

  6. Conduct boundary surveys, topographical/terrain surveys, feature surveys (buildings, roads, trees, utilities).

  7. Perform stake-outs / setting out for construction works (pegging, control points).
  8. Undertake as-built surveys post-construction or as structures are modified.

  9. Use appropriate instruments: Total Station, GPS/GNSS, drones/UAVs (if needed), levels, etc.

  10. Data Collection & Processing

  11. Capture measurements with precision; verify field data.

  12. Process survey data: reduce field data, generate contours, cross-sections, digital terrain models.

  13. Use CAD (AutoCAD / Civil 3D) and GIS software to prepare drawings, maps, site plans.

  14. Legal & Regulatory Compliance

  15. Ensure surveys adhere to local/national laws, regulations, and standards (zoning, land use, cadastral).

  16. Prepare or contribute to legal boundary descriptions & plats.

  17. Coordinate with municipal / regulatory authorities for approvals or certifications.

  18. Quality Assurance & Control

  19. Validate accuracy of survey data; check errors, discrepancies; perform field checks.

  20. Maintain survey instrument calibration & equipment maintenance.

  21. Ensure all field safety, site access, and environmental protocols are followed.

  22. Collaborations & Reporting

  23. Work with architects, civil engineers, urban planners, contractors for design & construction coordination.

  24. Provide regular progress reports, survey deliverables (maps, site plans, sketches).

  25. Communicate with clients/stakeholders to resolve issues (boundary disputes, site constraints).

  26. Team Supervision & Mentoring (if senior role)

  27. Lead field survey crews.

  28. Supervise junior surveyors / technicians; provide guidance.
  29. Review work of subordinates for accuracy and completeness.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Professional license or certification in land/geomatic surveying may be required (depending on jurisdiction).
  • Significant experience (typically 35+ years) in urban development / construction / cadastral surveying.
  • Proficiency with surveying equipment: Total Station, GPS/GNSS, levels, etc.
  • Strong skills in CAD (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and GIS software.
  • Good knowledge of legal aspects: property law, land titles, boundary regulations.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good mathematical / analytical skills.
  • Physical ability to work outdoors, possibly in varied terrain and weather.

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