Road Surveyor

Role Overview

Road Surveyor at AtkinsRéalis for a mega infrastructure road development project in Riyadh.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The company works with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

Conduct precise field surveys, support complex highway and infrastructure construction, and ensure full compliance with project specifications, Saudi standards, and authority requirements on a major road development project.

Key Responsibilities

Field Surveying & Site Measurements

• Conduct topographic, route, and engineering surveys for major road corridors, interchanges, utility corridors, and related civil works.
• Perform setting out for road alignments, centerlines, curves, earthworks, utilities, and structures.
• Establish and maintain survey control networks, benchmarks, and reference points across large project zones.
• Operate advanced instruments: Total Station, GPS/GNSS RTK, Digital Level, Laser Scanner, and related equipment.

Data Processing & Reporting

• Process field data using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, or Leica software.
• Prepare survey drawings, profiles, cross-sections, and as-built records.
• Validate levels, elevations, horizontal and vertical alignments, and DTM models.
• Provide accurate survey inputs for earthworks quantities, grading, pavement layers, and drainage works.

Construction Support

• Support construction teams with precise setting-out for highways, bridges, tunnels, drainage networks, and utility relocations.
• Verify that construction works comply with IFC (Issued for Construction) drawings and project specifications.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with engineers for corrective actions.
• Assist during inspections with consultants and authorities.

Coordination & Documentation

• Coordinate daily with site engineers, QA/QC, construction teams, and design consultants.
• Maintain daily logs, survey reports, and equipment calibration records.
• Prepare and submit as-built survey documents required for approvals and handover.
• Ensure all survey activities are documented as per contract, consultant, and authority requirements.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to all QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment) protocols on site.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of all survey measurements.
• Comply with KSA regulatory standards and requirements from authorities including RCRC (Royal Commission for Riyadh City), MOMRAH, Saudi Building Code, and Ministry of Transport & Logistic Services (MOTLS).

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field.
• Professional surveying certification is an asset.
• 5–12 years of experience as a Land or Road Surveyor, ideally on mega or giga infrastructure projects.
• Experience in highways, expressways, earthworks, utilities, and large-scale civil works.
• Strong background working with global consultants and contractors in KSA or GCC.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Leica Geo Office.
• Expert knowledge of GNSS/RTK systems.
• Strong understanding of horizontal and vertical geometry, pavement layers, and survey QA/QC processes.
• Ability to interpret complex civil drawings and specifications.

Additional Information

• Employment type: Regular, full-time employee.
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.