Farm Surveyor at Umera Farms Nigeria Limited

UMERA Farms Limited is an Agro-allied company, registered in Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 of the Corporate Affairs Commission on the 18th August, 2020. UMERA Farms operate in the diversified agribusiness; livestock and crop farming production, with our primary focus on cashew crop production.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Surveyor

Location: Adafila Ogbomoso, Oyo
 

Job Summary

• The Farm Surveyor is responsible for measuring and mapping agricultural land, ensuring accurate land usage, boundaries, and documentation for farming operations. 
• This role supports efficient land planning, infrastructure layout, irrigation systems, and compliance with agricultural regulations. 
• The Farm Surveyor works closely with the farm management team to optimize land resources and ensure proper documentation.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Land Surveying and Mapping:

• Conduct land surveys using GPS, and other surveying equipment.
• Produce accurate maps, diagrams, and layouts of farm boundaries, plots, and land usage.
• Identify and mark farm boundaries and internal divisions for various agricultural activities.
• Create topographical and soil condition maps to assist farm planning and irrigation.

Land Planning & Infrastructure Support:

• Support the planning of farm infrastructure including roads, buildings, drainage, and irrigation systems.
• Ensure all land development aligns with terrain and soil assessments.
• Provide data and layout for precision farming techniques and technology integration.

Documentation & Records:

• Maintain accurate records of land size, usage, boundaries, and ownership or lease agreements.
• Prepare reports, survey drawings, and legal documentation for land transactions or farm expansion.
• Assist in acquiring land permits or approvals when needed.

Compliance & Advisory Support:

• Ensure farm operations comply with government land-use regulations and zoning laws.
• Advise farm management on land suitability for specific crops or livestock based on survey results.
• Assist with resolving land disputes or clarifications through accurate data presentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Surveying, Geomatics, Land Management, or related field.
• Proven experience as a land or farm surveyor with some years would be an added advantage preferred.
• Proficiency with surveying tools, GIS software, AutoCAD, and GPS systems.
• Knowledge of agricultural land use, topography, and rural development.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.

Working Conditions:

• Field-based with occasional office work for data analysis and reporting.
• May require travel betweenfarmlocations.

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV  to: careers@umera.ng using Job Title as the subject of the email.