Survey Engineer

Position summary

The survey engineer (monitoring) is responsible for carrying out precision survey and structural monitoring activities to ensure the safety and integrity of project assets, adjacent structures, and infrastructure during construction and operation phases. The role includes monitoring installation verification, data collection, analysis of movement trends, maintenance of survey control networks, and preparation of technical reports to support project decision-making.

Key responsibilities

Surveying & monitoring

Perform precise survey and deformation monitoring activities for tunnels, stations, viaducts, depots, and associated infrastructure.

Establish, verify, and maintain primary and secondary survey control networks.

Conduct monitoring surveys for settlement, displacement, convergence, tilt, and structural movement.

Verify installation and positioning of monitoring instruments and survey targets.

Carry out routine and emergency monitoring surveys as required by project specifications.

Monitoring systems

Operate and maintain monitoring equipment, including:

Robotic total stations

GNSS/GPS systems

Digital levels

Inclinometers

Tiltmeters

Crack gauges

Vibration monitoring systems

Automated monitoring systems (AMS)

Ensure monitoring equipment is calibrated and functioning correctly.

Data processing & analysis

Process and validate survey and monitoring data.

Analyze settlement and deformation trends against project thresholds and trigger levels.

Identify abnormal movements and escalate concerns to the survey monitoring manager.

Maintain accurate monitoring records and databases.

Reporting

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.

Generate survey calculations, as-built records, and monitoring summaries.

Present monitoring results through graphs, charts, and technical reports.

Support technical reviews and engineering assessments with accurate survey data.

Coordination

Coordinate with construction, tunneling, geotechnical, and engineering teams.

Support site inspections and investigations related to structural movement and settlement issues.

Assist subcontractors and project teams in survey-related activities.

Quality & safety

Comply with project QA/QC standards and survey procedures.

Follow all HSE requirements and safe working practices.

Ensure survey and monitoring activities meet project specifications and contractual requirements.

Participate in audits, inspections, and quality reviews.

Requirements

Qualifications education

Bachelor's degree in survey engineering, geomatics engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.

Experience

5-10 years of experience in surveying and monitoring for infrastructure projects.

Experience in metro, railway, tunneling, underground structures, or large civil engineering projects.

Practical experience with deformation and settlement monitoring systems.

Experience working with automated monitoring systems is preferred.

Technical skills

Strong knowledge of:

Geodetic surveying

Control network establishment

Precision levelling

Deformation monitoring

Settlement monitoring

Tunnel monitoring

Structural monitoring

Proficiency in:

Leica GeoMoS

Leica Infinity

Trimble Business Center

Trimble 4D Control

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

Ability to interpret monitoring data and engineering drawings.

Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

Accuracy and quality of monitoring data.

Timely completion of monitoring surveys.

Compliance with project monitoring procedures.

Timely reporting of monitoring alerts and anomalies.

Maintenance of survey control network integrity.

Zero major survey-related errors affecting project delivery.

Compliance with HSE and QA/QC requirements.

Preferred metro project experience

Monitoring of TBM tunneling activities.

Track and rail alignment surveys.

Building and utility settlement monitoring.

Automated monitoring systems (Leica GeoMoS / Trimble 4D).

Monitoring of deep excavations, retaining walls, and station structures.

Experience on metro projects such as Riyadh Metro, Doha Metro, Dubai Metro, or similar railway infrastructure projects.