Chief Surveyor at Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA)

REF: KURA/D&C/CS/17/7 JG 7

Responsibilities for the Chief Surveyor Job

• Assist in the preparation of survey annual work plans;
• Assist in provision of survey data during feasibility studies and preliminary and final design;
• Identify survey requirements and standards for specific areas;
• Prepare survey specification and terms of reference for survey works to ben contracted out;
• Supervise survey consultants engaged by the Authority; and
• Supervise civil works during construction.

Qualifications for the Chief Surveyor Job

Appointment to the position will be made from persons who have:

• Hold a Bachelor Degree in Surveying and photogrammetry or equivalent qualification from a recognized university;
• Have satisfactorily served in the grade of Senior Surveyor in the Authority or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least 3 years;
• Are Full members of Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK);
• Are conversant with modern survey equipment (GPS, Total Station, etc.); and
• Are competent in Computer Aided Design (CAD), GIS and Image Processing Software;
• Good communication skills as well as interpersonal skills; and
• Ability to manage staff and provide good leadership