Survey Department Team Leader

About the role

An agricultural company is looking for a Survey Department Team Leader to lead, coordinate and manage all surveying activities within the department. The role ensures accurate survey data is collected, analysed and delivered to support construction and project execution, while supervising survey teams, ensuring compliance with standards and optimising workflows.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and manage survey operations to meet project and departmental objectives.
• Supervise, train and evaluate surveyors and field crews.
• Review and validate survey data, drawings and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with surveying standards, safety regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction and project management teams to provide timely survey support.
• Develop and implement survey methodologies, technologies and best practices.
• Manage departmental resources, including equipment calibration, maintenance and budget control.
• Liaise with external consultants, contractors and authorities on survey matters.
• Review and approve contractor and consultant invoices, carry out quantity surveying for cut/fill volumes and approve as-built drawings.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional certification in surveying preferred.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience, including at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale infrastructure, construction or agriculture projects.
• At least intermediate proficiency in English.

Required skills

• Excellent knowledge of surveying techniques, tools and equipment (GPS, Total Stations, Levels).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, surface modelling and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret survey data, solve technical problems and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of HSE standards.