Surveyor Job at Bridges to Prosperity

Job purpose

The Surveyor serves as the primary resource for the execution of surveying and other related activities within Uganda.

Duties and responsibilities
● Collaborate with Design Engineers and the Regional Engineering Manager in the planning and execution of bridge survey activities
● Conduct, organize and monitor the survey works
● Establish benchmarks, horizontal and vertical control points
● Carry out detailed cross section surveys along the bridge crossing sites and gather geometric information for design including nearby obstructions and features
● Layout and checking of bridge foundations
● Monitoring all field surveying works
● Checking of surveying field data
● Assess prospective bridge sites for technical approval (process survey, evaluate aerial imagery, comment on technical feasibility)
● Estimate the highest flood level for rivers
● Assist Design Engineers in engineering drawing preparation
● Assist Design Engineers in calculating material quantities for bridge projects
● Supervise bridge construction activities based on guidelines from design engineers
● Review and verify the accuracy of survey stations and all surveying activities during construction
● Execute activities as per quality control guidelines and standard forms for all bridge projects
● Perform measurement and technical inspections of constructed bridges
● Provide technical support to needs assessment teams, as required
● Record daily survey progress & data

Qualifications

Qualifications include:
● Diploma in Surveying or related fields (BSc degree in Civil Engineering is an advantage)
● Minimum 7 years of related experience as a surveyor. Experience working in the construction of road/infrastructure projects is preferred
● Proficiency in the use of surveying equipment including theodolite, total station and Differential GPS others
● Knowledge of AutoCAD

● Ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment
● Ability to take initiative and work independently after receiving direction
● Strong verbal and written communication skills with English language proficiency

Working conditions
The position is based in Uganda and will require travel to all Bridges to Prosperity existing or prospective project sites.

Physical requirements
The position requires participation in site assessment and construction related tasks by traveling to Bridges to Prosperity’s projects which may require walking for extended periods of time to reach bridge sites. Execution of prospective site surveys may require working in undeveloped locations without paths or river crossings.

Sound like you? Tell us a bit more about yourself below by May 5th, 2023.

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