Surveyor - Bridges

Job Description

Overview

The Surveyor will be responsible for carrying out all surveying activities related to bridge and infrastructure construction works on the Projects. The role involves providing accurate site measurements, setting out works, verifying construction alignment and levels, conducting as-built surveys, and supporting project teams to ensure all works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Your role

Surveying & Setting Out

• Perform site surveys, control point establishment, and setting out for bridge and infrastructure works.

• Conduct horizontal and vertical alignment checks for bridges, roads, retaining walls, culverts, and associated structures.

• Set out foundations, pile locations, abutments, piers, bridge decks, utility corridors, and roadway elements.

• Verify coordinates, levels, dimensions, and structural positioning before and during construction activities.

• Ensure survey control networks are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Construction Support

• Provide survey support to construction, engineering, and quality teams.

• Monitor construction tolerances and ensure compliance with approved design requirements.

• Assist in resolving field measurement discrepancies and coordinate with design and site teams.

• Prepare and validate as-built surveys for completed construction works.

• Support progress measurement and quantity verification activities.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all surveying activities comply with project specifications, client requirements, and industry standards.

• Maintain accurate survey records, reports, and documentation.

• Verify contractor survey submissions and provide technical recommendations as required.

• Support quality inspections and audits related to survey activities.

Technology & Data Management

• Operate and maintain survey equipment including:

  • Total Stations
  • GPS/GNSS Systems
  • Digital Levels
  • Laser Scanners (where applicable)

• Process field survey data and produce survey reports, drawings, and coordinate files.

• Utilize survey software and CAD platforms for data analysis and reporting.

• Ensure integrity and accuracy of all survey information generated on site.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Adhere to all project HSE requirements and safe working practices.

• Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and project safety initiatives.

• Ensure surveying operations are conducted safely in active construction environments.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Professional surveying certification or registration is preferred.

• Minimum 5-10 years of surveying experience within major civil infrastructure projects.

• Minimum 3 years of dedicated bridge construction experience.

• Previous experience on GCC or KSA projects is highly desirable.

• Experience working with international consultants, contractors, or government infrastructure projects is preferred.

• Strong understanding of bridge geometry, structural alignment, and construction tolerances.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, IFC drawings, and survey control data.

• Strong knowledge of infrastructure construction methodologies.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and coordination abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.

• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Medical insurance.

• Annual leave balance.

• Company gratuity scheme.

• Discretionary bonus program.

• Annual flight contribution.

• Transportation & housing allowances.

• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.