Survey Manager

Job Title: Survey Manager / Lead Chief Surveyor

Department: Engineering / Technical Services

Location: Qiddiya, Riyadh Saudi ArabiaAvailability : Immediately (Preferred)Job PurposeThe Survey Manager / Lead Chief Surveyor is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating surveying operations across multiple large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.

The role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and quality of all surveying activities while establishing company-wide surveying standards, procedures, and best practices. The position provides technical leadership in conventional surveying, Autodesk Civil 3D, 3D laser scanning, drone surveying, photogrammetry, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), while ensuring effective integration of survey data with BIM workflows and project delivery requirements.Key Responsibilities1. Surveying Operations and Team ManagementLead and coordinate multiple surveying teams across several major projects simultaneously, ensuring effective resource allocation, operational efficiency, and timely delivery of surveying activities.Oversee surveying operations for infrastructure, roads, utilities, public realm developments, and other large-scale construction projects.Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to surveyors and surveying engineers to enhance team capabilities and performance.Monitor surveying progress, resource requirements, deliverables, and compliance with project specifications and contractual requirements.2. Technical Leadership and Digital SurveyingProvide advanced technical expertise in Autodesk Civil 3D, including workflow development, troubleshooting, surface modeling, alignment design, and survey data processing.Oversee the application of laser scanning technologies, including field data acquisition, point cloud processing, analysis, registration, and quality verification.Lead the implementation of drone surveying, UAV-based data acquisition, photogrammetry, and other modern geospatial technologies.Oversee the use of GIS platforms, including ArcGIS, QGIS, and related geospatial tools, for spatial analysis, data management, and project coordination.Evaluate and implement innovative surveying technologies and digital workflows to improve accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.3. Standards, Procedures, and Quality AssuranceDevelop, establish, and implement company-wide surveying standards, technical procedures, workflows, and best practices.Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and consistency of survey data, drawings, models, and technical deliverables across all projects.Establish surveying QA/QC procedures, verification protocols, reporting requirements, and document control practices.Ensure compliance with applicable surveying standards, project specifications, client requirements, and relevant regulatory requirements.Conduct technical reviews and audits of surveying deliverables and implement corrective actions where necessary.4. BIM Coordination and Data ManagementEnsure effective integration of surveying outputs with BIM models, Civil 3D workflows, and other digital engineering platforms.Establish and maintain robust survey data management systems, including data collection, processing, storage, version control, and information exchange.Coordinate with BIM, engineering, design, construction, and project management teams to ensure the accuracy and consistency of survey information.Support the resolution of discrepancies between design information, existing site conditions, and construction requirements.5. Stakeholder and Project CoordinationCoordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, project managers, and internal technical teams to address surveying requirements and resolve technical issues.Provide technical recommendations and surveying strategies to support project planning, design development, construction execution, and handover.Review surveying scopes of work, technical submissions, deliverables, and resource requirements.Support project teams in resolving complex surveying challenges and ensuring alignment with project schedules and quality objectives.6. Resource Planning and Continuous ImprovementPlan and allocate surveying personnel, equipment, software, and other resources according to project priorities and operational requirements.Monitor team performance, productivity, equipment utilization, and the quality of surveying deliverables.Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve workflows, reduce errors, and optimize surveying costs.Contribute to the development of surveying capabilities, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in surveying, geomatics, or engineering and construction projects, including significant experience in senior surveying management or technical leadership roles.Proven experience managing multiple surveying teams across major infrastructure, construction, and large-scale development projects.Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and strong practical knowledge of GIS platforms, including ArcGIS and QGIS.Demonstrated experience in 3D laser scanning, point cloud processing, drone surveying, photogrammetry, and modern geospatial technologies.Strong understanding of survey data management, BIM coordination, surveying QA/QC, and digital engineering workflows.Proven ability to develop and implement surveying standards, procedures, and technical best practices across multiple projects.Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.Preferred CertificationsAutodesk Civil 3D Certification.GIS Professional (GISP) Certification.Relevant UAV/drone surveying certification