JOB TITLE

 

RTK SURVEYOR

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY  
SALARY KSHS. 60,000
JOB LOCATION GILGIL

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RTK and GNSS Surveying

  • Set up, configure, and operate GNSS RTK base and rover systems for construction surveying activities.
  • Establish and maintain accurate base station, rover, and network RTK connections as required.
  • Carry out topographical surveys, coordinate collection, and other field measurements using RTK and related surveying equipment.
  • Verify equipment configuration, coordinate systems, and survey settings before commencing fieldwork.

Road Construction Setting Out

  • Set out road centerlines, boundaries, curves, levels, chainages, and other construction points according to approved drawings and survey data.
  • Establish and verify formation levels, road profiles, drainage alignments, culverts, and other road infrastructure elements.
  • Provide accurate survey points and reference markers to guide construction activities.
  • Work closely with engineers and site teams to ensure construction is carried out according to the required alignment, levels, and specifications.

 Survey Data Collection and Verification

  • Collect, record, and process accurate survey data from the construction site.
  • Check survey measurements and calculations to identify errors, inconsistencies, or deviations.
  • Conduct as-built surveys to confirm completed works against approved designs and specifications.
  • Maintain organized records of coordinates, levels, measurements, field notes, and survey outputs.

Equipment and Survey Control

  • Maintain and regularly check RTK/GNSS equipment, survey instruments, accessories, and related tools.
  • Carry out basic troubleshooting of RTK equipment, communication links, batteries, and field setups.
  • Establish, maintain, and verify site control points and benchmarks throughout the project.
  • Ensure surveying equipment is handled, stored, and transported safely to prevent damage or loss.

Reporting and Site Coordination

  • Prepare and submit daily or periodic survey reports and field records as required.
  • Communicate survey findings, discrepancies, and construction deviations to the Surveyor, Engineer, or Project Manager.
  • Work closely with site engineers, foremen, contractors, and other technical teams to coordinate surveying activities.
  • Provide technical surveying support during inspections, quality checks, measurements, and project verification exercises.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Degree or Diploma in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ hands-on experience in surveying, preferably within road construction or civil engineering projects.
  • Proven experience setting up and operating GNSS RTK base-rover systems.
  • Practical experience with network RTK setups and field operations.
  • Experience in road construction setting out, levels, alignments, and as-built surveys.
  • Knowledge of coordinate systems, benchmarks, control points, and survey data management.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, road designs, and survey plans.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.