Job Title: Land Surveyors

Reporting to: Highway Engineer / Project Manager

Job Summary

The Land Surveyor is responsible for conducting accurate land and construction surveys to support project planning, design implementation, and construction activities. The role ensures that all project works are properly set out and aligned with approved engineering drawings, specifications, and benchmarks. The Land Surveyor will also assist the Highway Engineer in the measurement and verification of completed works.

Key Responsibilities

1. Survey Control and Benchmark Establishment
   • Establish, set up, and maintain survey control points, beacons, and benchmarks for the project.
   • Verify the accuracy and stability of survey control points throughout the project duration.  Ensure all benchmarks are clearly recorded and properly documented.
2. Ground Measurements and Site Surveys
   • Conduct topographical surveys and ground measurements prior to commencement of excavation or construction works.
   • Take post-excavation measurements to verify excavation depths, volumes, and compliance with design specifications.
   • Collect and record accurate field data using surveying instruments.
3. Setting Out of Works
   • Carry out setting out of works including roads, drainage structures, bridges, culverts, and other infrastructure elements according to approved drawings.
   • Ensure correct alignment, levels, and positioning of construction works.
   • Provide guidance to site teams to ensure construction activities follow survey markings.
4. Measurement and Verification of Works
   • Assist the Highway Engineer in the measurement and verification of completed works for progress reporting and certification.

• Support the preparation of quantity measurements for payment certificates and project records.
• Verify that completed works match the approved designs and project specifications.

5. Documentation and Reporting
   • Maintain detailed survey records, field notes, and measurement data.
   • Prepare survey reports, sketches, and data summaries as required by the project team.
   • Ensure all survey information is properly stored and available for review or audit.
6. Equipment Management
   • Operate and maintain survey equipment including Total Stations, GPS systems, levels, and other surveying instruments & ensure instruments are calibrated and functioning correctly.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Land Surveying or related discipline.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized surveying body is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in land surveying, preferably within road, highway, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in construction setting out and topographical surveys.
• Experience using modern survey equipment such as Total Stations, GPS, and digital leveling instruments.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of surveying techniques and land measurement principles.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction plans.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in field and construction site environments.  Strong communication and teamwork skills

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to https://tabono.co.tz. The Role is posted under Career section as “LAND SURVEYORS”. The application documents should be in one pdf document.

“ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WHO MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED”

Application Deadline: 25^th March 2026