Chief Surveyor at Jamub Group of Companies

Jamub Group is a conglomerate of different companies duly registered in line with relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the attribute of which makes us a non-cyclical organisation. Established to deliver solutions in the various areas of our business interests, our delivery model spans Business to Business (B2B), Business to Government (B2G) and Business to Consumer (B2C) in the economic value chain with a range of products and services which cut across the industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Surveyor

Location: Gboko, Benue
Category: Highway Construction

Job Summary

• The Chief Surveyor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all surveying activities on the highway construction project.
• This includes verification surveys, setting-out, geometric control, and management of survey teams.
• The role ensures accurate implementation of design data using advanced surveying equipment and software, in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all project surveying activities from commencement to completion.
• Develop and implement survey methodologies, control networks, and work plans.
• Supervise and coordinate survey assistants and field survey teams.
• Allocate tasks, review outputs, and ensure survey accuracy and consistency.
• Conduct and oversee verification surveys, setting-out, and geometric control for highway works.
• Establish, maintain, and validate horizontal and vertical control points.
• Ensure correct alignment, levels, profiles, and cross-sections in line with approved designs.
• Verify construction works against design geometry and tolerances.
• Ensure effective use and management of DGPS, Total Stations, and GNSS equipment.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and accuracy checks of all survey instruments.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D for data processing, design interpretation, plotting, and preparation of survey drawings.
• Implement quality control procedures for all survey outputs.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve survey discrepancies or deviations.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, and contractual requirements.
• Provide accurate as-built survey data for approvals and handover documentation.
• Work closely with Resident Engineers, Project Managers, and construction teams to support accurate execution of works.
• Provide technical guidance on survey-related matters to site personnel.
• Participate in site meetings, inspections, and audits as required.
• Prepare and submit survey reports, records, and progress updates.
• Maintain organized survey documentation, field notes, and digital data.
• Support measurement verification, progress valuation, and claims where applicable.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with site HSE policies and traffic management requirements.
• Promote safe surveying practices, particularly in active highway work zones.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Surveying, Geomatics, or related discipline.
• SURCON Licensed (Mandatory).
• Minimum of 15 years experience in highway construction surveying.
• Proven experience as a senior or lead surveyor on major road/highway projects.
• Strong knowledge of highway geometry, setting-out standards, and construction tolerances.
• Expert proficiency in DGPS, Total Stations, and GNSS systems.
• Advanced competence in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple site priorities.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and cover letter to: jobs@jamubgroup.com using the job title as the subject of the email.