Hire resolve's client is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Surveyor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil surveying, be proficient with modern surveying equipment, and demonstrate excellent planning, communication, and management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Planning & Preparation

• Plan daily activities in advance to ensure smooth execution.

• Ensure all required materials are available before work begins.

• Monitor progress against set targets and report any deviations.

• Identify and expose all existing services before starting work each day.

B. Labour Management

• Provide team leaders and operators with all necessary information before work begins.

• Maintain team discipline and ensure effective communication.

• Train students and tachymeters as needed.

• Foster open communication between all levels of the project team.

C. Equipment & Plant Management

• Ensure surveying instruments and tools are kept safe, accurate, and well-maintained.

• Regularly check and report on the condition of instruments.

• Ensure correct usage of equipment and report any malfunctions or downtime.

• Properly store and maintain survey equipment.

D. Surveying Duties

• Verify benchmarks, survey beacons, and connection points for accuracy.

• Report any discrepancies from the plan or existing site data.

• Check levels from the previous day before continuing work.

• Ensure teams have proper line and level to start work efficiently.

• Identify and report any service clashes (e.g., pipes, utilities).

• Monitor and verify levels and alignment during pipe laying.

• Recover survey materials (e.g., droppers and pegs) after work completion.

E. Cost Management

• Measure daily work progress and complete survey and costing sheets.

• Correctly allocate cost codes for fuel and labor expenses.

F. Contractual & Compliance Management

• Set out work accurately according to drawings, specifications, and company standards.

• Use the latest plan register updates for accuracy.

• Conduct and record as-built surveys and ground level surveys.

• Report any discrepancies in site levels or conditions.

• Uphold quality and safety standards throughout all surveying work.

• Maintain proper communication with engineers and site management.

G. Public & Client Relations

• Maintain professional relationships with engineers, clients, and stakeholders.

• Be mindful of public access and contract-specific requirements.

• Report potential site access or safety issues to the Site Agent.

H. Additional Duties

• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned, aligned with the employee’s skill set.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 / NQF4 (or a relevant tertiary qualification is beneficial)

• 1 to 3+ years of surveying experience on civil projects

• Valid driver’s license (Code EB or higher)

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record of successfully completed civil projects

• Knowledge of construction methods (SANS 1200)

• Proficiency in civil survey techniques using dumpy level, laser level, total station, and GPS

• Strong time management and communication skills