Land Survey Manager

My client, a Global Group with projects in more than 15 countries across 4 continents are now looking for a Land Survey Manager to join their team. The successful Land Survey Manager will be working on a long-term framework, high profile Civil infrastructure project at Dublin Airport.

Role:

• Surveying Operations:
• Plan and manage all surveying activities across the project site.
• Supervise and perform setting out of construction works in accordance with design drawings and specifications.
• Conduct and oversee site measurements to verify construction progress and accuracy.
• Ensure precise quantity certification for materials and works completed, supporting commercial and billing processes.
• Performance Control & Reporting:
• Monitor and control surveying performance against project benchmarks.
• Prepare and present surveying reports to the Construction Manager and project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of survey data, measurements, and certifications.

• Team Leadership:
• Lead and coordinate a team of Land Surveyors and Assistant Land Surveyors.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Allocate tasks and manage workloads to meet project deadlines.

• Compliance & Coordination:
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with airport regulations, safety standards, and project requirements.
• Liaise with design teams, engineers, and contractors to resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment.
• Coordinate with airport authorities and other stakeholders to manage access and operational constraints.

Requirements:

• Essential Criteria:
• Degree or diploma in Land Surveying, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in land surveying, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in airport or infrastructure construction projects is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in surveying instruments and software (e.g., Total Station, GPS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and setting out procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Safe Pass and relevant certifications (e.g., CSCS, Manual Handling)

• In addition to the above:
• Attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Software packages: Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Highly skilled in prioritising and organising.
• Good leadership, motivational and people management skills.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management in multiple areas.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others including colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Salary:

• €75K – €90K neg DOE
• Benefits Package

If you are a Land Survey Manager considering a career move, please feel to send your CV  to l.cullen@gpcireland.com or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146  for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin and has more than 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.