SENIOR SURVEYOR

Key Responsibilities

Conduct topographical, contour, and boundary surveys

Establish and maintain survey control points and benchmarks

Perform layout marking for:

Roads

Buildings

Foundations

Pipelines

Transmission structures

Verify elevations, alignments, and coordinates during construction

Operate survey instruments such as:

Total Station

DGPS/GPS

Auto Level

Drone survey systems (in some projects)

Prepare survey reports, drawings, and as-built documentation

Coordinate with:

Civil engineers

QA/QC teams

Site execution teams

Consultants and contractors

Ensure survey accuracy according to project specifications and safety standards

Monitor earthwork quantities and measurement records

Support billing measurements and progress verification

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of:

Surveying techniques

Coordinate systems

Leveling and traversing

Construction drawings

Experience with software like:

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS/survey processing tools

Ability to read structural and civil drawings

Familiarity with large industrial/power projects

Qualification Usually one of the following:

Diploma in Civil Engineering

ITI Surveyor trade

B.Tech/B.E. Civil (preferred for senior positions)

Experience Requirement Typical NTPC/EPC contractor expectations:

5–15 years of surveying experience

Experience in:

Power plant projects

Industrial construction

Infrastructure projects

Prior work with EPC companies is highly valued

Common Employers on Many surveyors work through EPC contractors such as:

BHEL

Larsen & Toubro

Tata Projects

Shapoorji Pallonj Site allowance

Food/accommodation

Travel benefits

Work Environment

Primarily site-based

Rotational shifts may apply

Outdoor work in industrial environments

Strict safety compliance required