Land Surveyor

Role Overview

This position is for a Land Surveyor in Qatar’s Engineering / Surveying function. The role focuses on delivering precise land and construction surveying support across set-out, verification, strata, subdivision, demarcation, and as-built activities, while staying aligned with approved drawings, project specifications, and local regulatory standards.

Core Duties

• Carry out topographic, boundary, and construction surveys with a high level of accuracy.
• Set out buildings, infrastructure, and utility works on site.
• Establish, check, and preserve benchmarks, control points, and survey reference networks.
• Confirm levels, coordinates, and alignments before work begins and as construction progresses.
• Prepare strata layouts that define unit boundaries, shared spaces, and access areas.
• Work out unit areas and space allocations using approved drawings.
• Create strata drawings in CAD and PDF formats suitable for authority submission.
• Check as-built site conditions against the design documents prior to final handover.
• Develop subdivision layouts covering plots, roads, utilities, and access corridors.
• Verify site boundaries and coordinates during field visits.
• Support compliance with planning and infrastructure requirements from relevant Qatar authorities such as Qatari Diar and Ashghal.
• Prepare accurate survey data and drawing packages for approvals.
• Carry out on-site demarcation of land boundaries and plots.
• Install and confirm boundary markers, pegs, and control points.
• Ensure all work matches approved cadastral and subdivision information.
• Assist project handover by confirming the physical limits of plots.
• Make sure survey work meets required tolerances, drawing standards, and specifications.
• Perform as-built surveys and compile supporting documentation.
• Spot mismatches and escalate them to Project or Resident Engineers.
• Support QA/QC checks and inspection activities.
• Prepare and submit survey reports, field notes, calculations, as-built drawings, and strata/subdivision packages.
• Keep survey logs and records well organized.
• Use and look after total stations, GPS/GNSS units, and auto/digital levels.
• Maintain calibration, accuracy, and safe usage of all survey equipment.
• Coordinate with project engineers, site teams, and contractors as needed.
• Provide technical survey information and clarifications when required.
• Follow all HSE rules and site safety procedures during surveying work.
• Ensure surveying tasks are carried out safely at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant experience in construction or engineering consultancy.
• Prior GCC or Qatar experience is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Hands-on experience with survey software such as Leica, Trimble, or similar systems.
• Solid understanding of surveying principles and calculations.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Good grasp of coordinate systems and datums.

Additional Information

Department: Engineering / Surveying.

Location: Qatar.

The role includes strata survey, subdivision survey, demarcation works, verification, quality control, documentation, equipment handling, coordination, and health and safety responsibilities.