Land Surveyor

About the role

A Land Surveyor position in Accra prepares sites for construction and provides measurement data to establish property boundaries. The role involves researching legal boundaries, measuring land and performing the mathematical calculations needed to define property limits.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify and assume liability for the work done.
• Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations made at the site.
• Direct or carry out surveys to establish legal property boundaries based on deeds and titles.
• Record survey results such as shape, contour, location, elevation and dimensions of land and its features.
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines and other terrain characteristics.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of data, charts, plots, maps, records and documents related to surveys.
• Develop land survey reports and guidelines, and write property boundary descriptions for deeds, leases and other legal documents.
• Plan and conduct ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations and other geodetic measurements.

Required profile

• Degree in Surveying.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of land acquisition in Ghana.
• Knowledge of land search to verify the genuineness of land.
• Knowledge of acquiring and filing land documentation with the Lands Commission and other regulatory bodies.

Candidates apply by sending their CV to the employer's careers team; the closing date was 17 September 2020.