Marine Surveyor

Job Title: Marine Surveyor

Location: Tanzania
Department: Marine Infrastructure / Surveying
Reporting To: Construction Manager / Planning Head
Employment Type: Full-Time | Site-Based

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying from a recognized university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in surveying for infrastructure projects.
• Prior experience in marine construction projects is highly desirable.

Role Overview:

The Marine Surveyor will be responsible for providing accurate surveying support for marine construction works including jetties, breakwaters, berths, and other coastal infrastructure. The role requires hands-on expertise with modern surveying tools such as Total Station, GPS, and AutoCAD, along with working knowledge of bathymetric surveys using single-beam and multibeam echo sounders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately execute line-outs, establish and shift benchmarks, and verify coordinates to support construction accuracy.
• Conduct topographic and marine surveys using GPS and Total Station.
• Carry out bathymetric surveys using single-beam/multibeam echo sounders and ensure proper calibration and data capture.
• Prepare and process raw survey data into detailed drawings using AutoCAD and specialized hydrographic software.
• Deliver survey reports and drawings to Planning and Engineering teams for integration into design and execution workflows.
• Perform real-time verification of structures, levels, and alignments as per construction and design requirements.
• Maintain detailed records of all survey activities, benchmarks, equipment calibration logs, and data archives.
• Coordinate closely with site execution, planning, and quality teams for timely survey deliverables.
• Ensure survey activities are conducted with safety and precision, especially in marine and tidal zones.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Total Station, DGPS, and GPS equipment.
• Hands-on knowledge of bathymetric surveys, including operation of echo sounders and sonar systems.
• Ability to process survey data using hydrographic software and extract final outputs for design and construction use.
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, benchmarks, and tidal adjustments.
• Excellent attention to detail, data accuracy, and field-to-office communication.
• Adaptable to challenging marine site conditions and tight project schedules.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹300,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person