Land Surveyor (hospitality / luxury / construction) – Caribbean

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Land Surveyor to support the development of a luxury hotel and resort project in the Caribbean. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of all site measurements, layouts, elevations, and construction positioning throughout the project lifecycle.

Working within a challenging tropical and coastal environment, the Surveyor will collaborate closely with engineers, contractors, and project management teams to ensure precise execution of infrastructure and structural works.

Key Responsibilities

Site Surveying & Setting Out

• Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys for the project site.
  
• Perform accurate site setting out for:
  • Buildings and foundations
    
  • Roads and infrastructure
    
  • Drainage systems
    
  • Utilities and grading works
    
• Verify construction alignment, elevations, and coordinates against approved drawings and specifications.
  

Data Collection & Mapping

• Prepare and maintain survey records, reports, maps, and site documentation.
  
• Process field data and produce accurate survey drawings and models.
  
• Support engineering and construction teams with updated site measurements and as-built information.
  

Construction Support

• Work closely with civil engineers and contractors to ensure proper execution of works.
  
• Monitor site movement, levels, and earthworks progression.
  
• Assist in resolving discrepancies between design plans and on-site conditions.
  

Equipment & Technology

• Operate and maintain surveying equipment including:
  • Total Stations
    
  • GPS/GNSS systems
    
  • Levels
    
  • Drones (preferred)
    
• Utilize surveying and drafting software to prepare technical outputs and reports.
  

Environmental & Site Conditions

• Support erosion monitoring and terrain assessment activities.
  
• Adapt surveying operations to challenging tropical weather and remote-site conditions.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
  
• Professional Surveyor certification or license is an advantage.
  

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in land or construction surveying.
  
• Previous experience on:
  • Hospitality developments
    
  • Infrastructure projects
    
  • Island or remote construction sites
    
  • Coastal or mountainous terrain projects is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with:
  • AutoCAD
    
  • Civil 3D
    
  • Survey processing software
    
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction layouts
    
  • Topographic surveys
    
  • Earthworks and grading
    
  • Coordinate systems and geospatial data
    

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
  
• Ability to work independently in remote environments
  
• Adaptable and resilient under changing weather and site conditions
  
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities