Surveyor Monitoring
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.