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Surveyor Job Description Template

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What is a Surveyor?

Surveyors are responsible for measuring land and property boundaries, preparing sites for construction, providing data relevant to the shape and contour of the Earth's surface, and ensuring legal descriptions of land are accurate. They play a crucial role in the planning and execution of construction projects.

A bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, or a related field is typically required. Additionally, surveyors must often be licensed and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Surveyor Job Description Template

Job Brief

We are looking for an experienced surveyor to supervise field staff and ensure our projects are delivered on time. Your basic responsibilities will also include calculating land boundaries in several locations and creating maps and reports of survey results for clients.

This role requires hands-on experience with engineering instruments and knowledge of GPS and GIS systems. To succeed as a surveyor, you should also have great mathematical and analytical skills, and a good eye for measurements.

If you meet our criteria, and if you’re also organized and detail-oriented with a strong experience in this field, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveys on land sites and properties
Examine previous records and evidence to ensure data accuracy
Research and design methods for survey processes
Use equipment and tools to accurately measure land features (e.g. longitudes, latitudes)
Build maps, sketches, and charts
Supervise and provide guidance to field staff
Purchase and maintain equipment
Report on survey results and present findings to clients
Collaborate with engineers and architects on several projects