Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Reports To: Survey Engineer (Monitoring) / Survey Monitoring Manager
Position Summary
The Surveyor (Monitoring) is responsible for carrying out field survey and monitoring activities to measure and record movement, settlement, deformation, and structural behavior of project assets and adjacent infrastructure. The role involves operating survey instruments, collecting monitoring data, maintaining survey control points, and supporting the monitoring team in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures throughout construction and operational phases.
Responsibilities
Survey & Monitoring Operations
- Perform daily monitoring surveys at designated locations in accordance with project requirements
- Measure settlement, displacement, movement, and deformation of structures and infrastructure
- Conduct precise leveling surveys and monitoring observations
- Install, inspect, and maintain monitoring targets, benchmarks, prisms, and reference points
- Verify the condition and stability of survey control networks. Instrument Operation
- Operate and maintain survey and monitoring equipment, including:
- Robotic Total Stations - Digital Levels - GNSS/GPS Receivers - Precise Levels - Monitoring Prisms - Crack Gauges -Tiltmeters - Inclinometers
- Ensure proper care, storage, and calibration status of survey equipment
Data Collection
- Collect and record monitoring observations accurately and completely
- Upload and organize survey data according to project procedures
- Verify field measurements and report any discrepancies
- Maintain monitoring logs and survey records
Monitoring Support
- Support Survey Engineers in establishing and maintaining control networks
- Assist in automated monitoring system inspections and checks
- Participate in emergency monitoring activities when movement thresholds are exceeded
- Report any unusual movement, damaged targets, or equipment malfunctions immediately
Quality & Safety
- Comply with project survey procedures and QA/QC requirements
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Conduct field activities in accordance with approved method statements and risk assessments
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of all measurements collected
Coordination
- Coordinate daily activities with survey engineers and site construction teams
- Assist with access arrangements and site inspections
- Communicate field observations and findings to supervisors promptly
Requirements
Qualifications Education
- Diploma or Technical Certificate in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree is considered an advantage
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in surveying and monitoring works
- Experience in metro, railway, tunneling, infrastructure, or large construction projects preferred
- Experience with settlement and deformation monitoring programs is highly desirable
Technical Skills
- Ability to operate Total Stations, Digital Levels, and GNSS equipment
- Knowledge of construction surveying and monitoring principles
- Experience in:
- Precise Levelling - Settlement Monitoring - Deformation Monitoring - Tunnel Monitoring - Control Point Maintenance
- Familiarity with Leica and Trimble survey equipment
- Basic knowledge of survey software and data processing tools
Competencies
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to work outdoors and in challenging site conditions
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of field measurements
- Timely completion of monitoring surveys
- Integrity of monitoring points and survey control network
- Compliance with project procedures and safety requirements
- Timely reporting of anomalies and equipment issues
- Zero survey-related safety incidents
- Quality and completeness of monitoring records
Preferred Experience
- Riyadh Metro, railway, or tunneling projects
- Automated monitoring systems (Leica GeoMoS or Trimble 4D)
- Deep excavation and station monitoring
- Building and utility settlement monitoring
- TBM and tunnel convergence monitoring
- Structural monitoring of bridges, viaducts, and retaining walls