Surveyor at Saro Oil Palm

Saro Oil Palm Limited is a subsidiary of Saroafrica International Limited (‘Saro’) an indigenous private sector player with 3 decades of experience in Nigeria. Saro Oil Palm Limited plans to gradually develop an integrated oil palm plantations of up to 22,000 ha with complimentary industrial units of mills and refinery over the next few years. This role is intended for Saro Oil Palm Limited, Urhonigbe Forest Reserve, Orhionmwon LGA, Edo State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Surveyor

Location: Urhonigbe, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Surveyor will oversee all aspects Land Surveying for the New Oil Palm development operations of the Company.
• Manage a variety of professional assignments to facilitate the completion and maintenance of roads, building sites, etc.
• Coordinate findings with work of engineering and architectural personnel, contractors, and others concerned with project.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys on land sites and properties
• Responsible for New Oil Palm Plantation development operations like Survey blocking Out, Tracing, Peg Preparation, Pegging, Measuring, Pillaring and Levelling
• Undertake land surveys/measurements using a variety of specialist technical equipment (including theodolites, laser alignment devices, satellite positioning systems etc.)
• Reviewing construction plans and or preparing quantity requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and architects on several projects.
• Conducting standard calculations to identify areas, elevation, etc.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local surveying laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices relative to land surveying.

Education & Experience

• B.Sc or HND (2.1 or Upper Credit) in Surveying & Geo-Informatics, Engineering, or a similar field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a surveyor in an Oil Palm Plantation or similar role is desirable.
• Registration and accreditation with the Surveyors Council of Nigeria is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of computer applications such as GPS and GIS.
• Knowledge of physical surveying for building & infrastructure work
• Thorough understanding and ability to apply methods and standards of technical report writing
• Excellent team player with ability to work with minimum supervision.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2024.