# Surveying Engineer **Company:** [TopFloor](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/fwDR49opVYVRKZsvkW5Ea8.md) **Location:** Lusaka, Zambia **Workplace:** on site **Employment type:** Full-time [Apply for this job](http://jobs.workable.com/view/0b6e049d-93f5-4b00-a51d-a04f7ef76581) ## Description Our Client a multinational engineering and construction organisation is seeking a highly skilled **Surveying Engineer** to provide technical oversight and ensure absolute precision in measurement management across infrastructure projects in the Road and Bridge Project Department. The successful candidate will serve as the primary quality control authority for all surveying activities, ensuring that construction layout, control point verification, and topographical accuracy meet both international engineering standards and local regulatory requirements. **Key Responsibilities** **Engineering Survey & Measurement** - Participate in drafting the engineering survey plan and calibration cycle schedule for measuring instruments. - Monitor survey management implementation by project stakeholders and report progress to the lead engineer. - Inspect surveyor qualifications and calibration status of surveying instruments in construction/design departments according to regulatory requirements. - Ensure proper storage and maintenance of surveying instruments within the project management department and report findings to the supervising engineer. - Conduct re‑measurement of project control points and supervise maintenance of permanent control points by the construction department. - Verify accuracy of surveying and layout work performed by the construction department and review compliance of surveying documentation. - Perform measurement verification throughout the entire construction process to ensure error‑free elevation and axis control, achieving 100% qualification rate. - For non‑compliant items, require immediate on‑site rectification, document original data and rework procedures, and report to the supervising engineer. - Before project commencement, verify control points (traverse, leveling) in design documentation; organize addition, relocation, and correction of points; document results and submit reports to the lead engineer. - Review self‑inspection reports of sub‑item engineering survey and layout by the construction department. - Verify central/boundary stake positions and elevation measurement results according to contract specifications. - Check and verify surveying and layout work for changed or additional works, including surveying required for quantity changes. - Check accuracy of foundation layout, organize settlement and displacement observation, and verify correctness of settlement observation reports submitted by the contractor. - Attend on‑site change meetings for subgrade replacement and elevation adjustments; conduct elevation re‑measurement and preserve original survey data. - Inspect restoration alignment of handover projects, verify survey data, organize re‑survey when needed, and report results to the supervising engineer. **Documentation, Reporting & Compliance** - Maintain measurement management logs, upload daily updates to the designated chat group, and respond to supervising engineer comments. - Review and summarize training content after attending position‑related and thematic training sessions. - Organize monthly paper and electronic archives, collect work photos/videos, upload to the Cloud, and back up to hard drive. - Learn, comply with, and implement all company regulations and procedures (attendance, vehicle management, safety protocols, dormitory/office administration, 6S management). **Meetings, Coordination & Work Review** - Attend weekly and monthly departmental meetings to summarize performance and reinforce objectives. - Contribute to meeting minutes and departmental documentation. - Assist the department manager in organizing training programs for both the department and the company. - Actively enhance job‑related knowledge and skills through training and share insights with the team. - Assist the lead engineer in organizing and participating in team‑building activities. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Measurement Engineering or a related technical discipline. - Minimum of 3 years of experience in large-scale civil engineering or road & bridge construction. - Valid Membership with Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) - Proficient in the operational procedures and workflows of all project management methodologies for road and bridge construction, including commencement, schedule, quality, and safety management. - Proficient in mastering the technical specifications related to road and bridge engineering adopted in China and Zambia, with a preliminary understanding of FIDIC clauses and ability to apply relevant knowledge to practical project management work. - Expert knowledge of modern surveying equipment (Total Stations, GNSS/RTK, Digital Levels, etc.) and calibration management. - Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or specialised surveying software, alongside MS Office Suite. **Innovation capability** - Demonstrate strong innovative awareness and consistently identifies improvement opportunities - Actively propose constructive suggestions for enhancing processes or outcomes by applying creative thinking across various scenarios to develop effective solutions - Utilize new methods, tools, and technologies to drive innovation projects and promote an innovation‑focused culture within teams - Encourage teammates to contribute fresh ideas and experiment with new approaches **Communication skills** - Convey information clearly with well‑structured viewpoint and participate actively in team discussions and contributes meaningful insights - Share feedback openly and constructively while demonstrating strong listening skills, understanding both perspectives and emotions - Resolve general communication barriers effectively and handle basic workplace conflicts with calm and clarity **Proactive performance** - Independently identify tasks and take initiative without prompting - Spot issues early and proposes practical solutions by frequently seeking ways to improve workflow efficiency - Actively engage in team activities and proactively share knowledge, experiences and best practices **Teamwork** - Perform effectively in team environments and coordinates tasks smoothly - Motivate and supports team members to enhance collaboration - Help resolve team conflicts and facilitates consensus - Drive team innovation by proposing constructive solutions - Contributes to building a cooperative and high‑performance team culture **Ability to maintain strictness** - Uphold high standards in all work task and complete assignments with rigor and precision - Pay exceptional attention to detail, preventing most errors - Maintain a conscientious work ethic and strong sense of responsibility - Show initiative while ensuring accuracy and consistency of measurements **Logical thinking skills** - Demonstrate strong analytical and logical reasoning abilities - Independently analyze and solves most problems - Clearly understands and explains causal relationships - Proposes reasonable, well‑structured solutions - Organizes complex situations systematically and breaks down problems step‑by‑step - Offers logical suggestions in team settings and communicates them effectively **How to Apply** Interested candidates should submit their application on our job portal before 10th July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. **TopFloor Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge candidates for job placement.**