Land Surveyor Trainee

Responsibilities:

Assist senior surveyors with land and construction surveying activities. Assist in conducting boundary, topographical, engineering, and construction surveys. Set up and operate surveying equipment such as total stations, automatic levels, GPS/GNSS receivers, and measuring instruments. Take accurate field measurements and record survey data. Assist with establishing benchmarks, reference points, control points, and site coordinates. Support site setting-out activities for buildings, roads, foundations, drainage, and other construction works. Assist in collecting, processing, and organizing field survey data. Assist in preparing survey plans, maps, drawings, and reports. Learn and apply surveying calculations, coordinate systems, elevations, and measurements. Use surveying and mapping software to process and present survey information. Assist with checking site dimensions, levels, alignments, and construction positions against approved drawings. Maintain proper records of field measurements, equipment usage, and survey activities. Ensure surveying instruments are properly handled, maintained, and stored. Work closely with civil engineers, architects, site engineers, quantity surveyors, and construction teams. Follow company procedures, professional surveying standards, and health and safety requirements. Participate in training and continuously develop technical and professional surveying skills.

Requirements:

Minimum of an HND in Surveying and Geoinformatics, Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field. Fresh graduate or 0–2 years of relevant experience. Strong interest in land surveying, construction, mapping, and geospatial technology. Basic knowledge of surveying principles, measurements, coordinates, and levelling. Familiarity with Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level, or related surveying equipment is an advantage. Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, or other surveying software is an advantage. Good mathematical and analytical skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Willingness to work outdoors and on construction sites. Good communication and teamwork skills. Ability to learn quickly, follow instructions, and work under supervision. Physically fit and willing to travel to different project sites when required. Professional certification or registration with relevant Nigerian surveying bodies is an advantage.