Job Title: Land Surveyor
Hiring Organization: Optiven
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Real
Estate
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
70k-100k
Date Posted: 01/16/2024
Reporting to: – Projects Director,
Location: – Optiven Headquarters,
Gross Salary Range: – Kshs70,000 – Kshs100,000,
Job
Summary:
Optiven,
a leading company in the Real Estate Industry seek to hire an experienced
person to fill the position of a Land surveyor. The successful person will be
measuring and mapping the shape of land, gather data for civil engineering and
construction projects so that accurate site plans can be drawn.
Key duties and responsibilities:
- Conduct
engineering, topographical and physical surveys of sites for preparation
of site plans and topographical maps for direct construction costs and
development purposes.
- Coordinate
the development and review of policies, plans and strategies on surveying,
GIS and mapping.
- Research
previous survey evidence, including maps, deeds, physical evidence, and
other records, to obtain data needed for surveys and decision-making.
- Provide
guidance on standardization, procurement, certification and usage of
survey equipment.
- Interact
with civil engineers, landscape architects, cartographers, urban planners
etc. for proper execution of work assignments.
- Supervise
and undertake quality control of outsourced survey services, monitor and
evaluate the survey and mapping activities.
- Prepare
departmental survey budgets, monitoring and evaluating budget control
measures.
- Prepare
and share relevant periodic reports with the line manager and senior
management team whenever needed.
- Perform
any other work as may be assigned by the management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Land Surveying and or equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution.
- A
minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.
- Valid
Practicing License from Lands Surveyor’s Board (LSB) of Kenya
- Full
membership with the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) (Land
Surveyors Chapter)
- Proficient
in relevant Surveying software for cost estimation and management.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent
negotiation and communication abilities.
- Excellent
reporting skills.
- Attention
to detail.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
- Possess
personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to company
mission.
- Professionalism,
high level of maturity, good character with positive values.
How To
Apply
If you
believe you have high performance culture, positive mental attitude and are
self-driven, then apply using the following link; https://optivenjobapi.optiven.co.ke/optivenJobAPI/public/ on
or before 31st January 2024.
NB:
We do not charge for job applications and interviews.
Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis.
Due to the huge number of applications we get only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applicants give the company express consent to conduct background checks for
employment suitability.