Our client, an energy and infrastructure development company operating in Zambia is seeking talented professionals to join their high-performing team developing a large‑scale power generation project in Southern Province.
Role Overview
The Civil Surveyor will be responsible for providing accurate surveying, setting‑out, and measurement services to support civil construction works across the project site. The role ensures that all structures, foundations, earthworks, and infrastructure are constructed in accordance with approved drawings, design coordinates, and required tolerances.
Responsibilities
- Carry out topographic, boundary, and control surveys to establish existing site conditions and reference points for engineering and construction works.
- Establish, maintain, and protect survey control networks, benchmarks, and reference markers across the project site using modern surveying instruments.
- Perform precise setting‑out of civil works, including foundations, buildings, plant structures, roads, drainage, and utility corridors.
- Support earthworks operations through cut‑and‑fill surveys, volume calculations, and progress measurements.
- Conduct as‑built surveys and deformation/settlement monitoring for critical and heavy structures to ensure compliance with design tolerances.
- Set out and verify underground services such as pipelines, cable trenches, fire water lines, and other buried utilities to prevent clashes and rework.
- Interpret civil, structural, and layout drawings and work closely with engineers and construction teams to resolve site discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate survey records, field notes, digital data, and drawings for reporting, verification, and project handover.
- Ensure all survey activities comply with applicable Zambian regulations, recognized international standards, and site health and safety requirements.
- Provide guidance and supervision to junior surveyors, assistants, and chainmen during field operations.
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional or regulatory body is an added advantage.
- 5-10 years’ practical experience in civil construction surveying, preferably on large infrastructure, industrial plants, or power projects.
- Demonstrated experience in construction‑stage surveying, setting‑out, and as‑built documentation.
- Proficiency in the use of modern surveying equipment such as Total Stations, Robotic Total Stations, RTK GPS/GNSS, digital levels, laser scanners (LiDAR if applicable).
- Strong working knowledge of survey and drafting software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson, Bentley, or equivalent.
- Ability to read and accurately interpret complex engineering drawings and layouts for thermal power plants.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong numerical ability.
- Physically fit and able to work long hours outdoors in hot, dusty, and rugged site conditions common in remote project locations.
- Strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, including PPE usage and safe work practices.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.
All applications must contain a CV and copies of relevant qualifications and certifications.
