Job Description

We are a reputable Equity Investment Firm currently into Finance, Hospitality, Logistics, Real Estates, Property Management, Security Services and Trade.

We are seeking to find suitable persons with an excellent track record for the following position within the Group

• Job Title: Land Surveyor’s Assistant
• Department: Real Estates/Construction/Land Access
• Reports Directly:  Land Surveyor

Job purpose

Survey assistants provide significant support to surveyors in performing necessary measurements in order to determine the position, shape and elevation of the Earth. Survey assistants spend most of their working time outside, taking measurement and assisting surveyors. They can work for governmental agencies or surveying organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The key responsibilities associated with this position will include:

• Assist and help surveyors in performing field surveys
• Participate in drafting survey notes and creating detailed drawings
• Create and manage survey reports and databases
• Participate and coordinate on-field surveys
• Take measurements
• Collaborate with surveyors in performing daily activities
• Collect and test water and soil samples
• Clean and prepare the land before taking measurements
• Ensure compliance with survey activities standards and regulations
• Transport, handle and maintain survey equipment and utensils
• Assist technicians in making technical calculating
• Participate in establishing survey plans, strategies, objectives and goals
• Ensure compliance with safety environmental policies
• Conduct research activities in order to discover new and improved survey techniques
• Participate in planning, organizing and scheduling survey activities
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with other survey assistants and surveyors
• Introduce results and measurements into a computer program
• Use technical and digital equipment and tools in order to perform daily activities

Required Skills or Experience

• A good first degree from a recognized University
• HND Surveying and Mapping
• Minimum of three (3) years work experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint mandatory)

Other Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Very good organizational competences
• Strategic planning abilities
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Attention to details
• Team worker
• Efficient in time management
• Results oriented
• Technical knowledge and competences
• IT knowledge and computer proficiency
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Quick learner and eager to develop and improve
• Attentive and able to focus
• Math skills
• Able to provide technical advice and support
• Ability to operate technical and electronic equipment
• Able to perform well without close supervision
• Physical strength and ability to work under pressure