Land Surveyor

JOB TITLE: Land Surveyor
CLIENT: Global Energy Operator
LOCATION: Afungi Peninsula, Mozambique
ASSIGNMENT TYPE: Rotational – 4 Weeks on / 4 Weeks off
START DATE: ASAP
CONTRACT LENGTH: Annually Renewable Contract

Job Location & Dimensions:

• Rotational position based at LNG Camp, Afungi Peninsula, Mozambique

• Travel required to other project locations (Maputo, Pemba, etc.)

• Part of a major LNG project Geospatial team

• Open to both local and expatriate candidates

Activities

• Liaise with project teams to identify all onshore and offshore positioning and survey requirements.

• Manage bid evaluations, award recommendations and contract documentation for survey services.

• Provide survey inputs for SimOps dossiers and other stakeholder requests.

• Support positioning operations including site surveys, rig moves, pipeline inspection, pre-lay, as-laid, as-built surveys and metrology activities (onshore and offshore).

• Review contractor specifications, procedures and method statements and ensure proper implementation.

• Perform QA/QC of survey results and coordinate with the Geomatics team for GIS integration.

• Support survey-grade drone operations including:

  • Ground control

  • Trajectory computation

  • Bundle block adjustment

  • Accuracy validation of final outputs (3D models, orthophotos, DTM/DSM)

• Perform geodetic, topographic and GNSS calculations using survey software.

• Provide technical expertise to project teams in topography, positioning and geodesy.

• Define and implement positioning data management processes aligned with company standards.

• Manage company survey equipment and recommend technology improvements.

• Monitor service company costs and ensure forecasts remain within budget.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements during operations and travel.

Context & Environment

A major LNG development is underway on the Afungi peninsula in Cabo Delgado province, representing a significant global energy project.

Accountabilities

• The role covers marine and terrestrial surveys, drilling installations, pipeline installation, subsea structures and metrology activities.

• Accuracy and validation of positioning data are critical, with potential financial, safety and environmental implications.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Hydrography, Geodesy or Land Survey).

• Minimum 10 years’ technical experience in land and offshore survey, including LBL, Sparse LBL, USBL and INS.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as Company Representative for positioning and survey operations (rig moves, installation, inspection and metrology).

• Proficiency with CAD and positioning software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D and industry positioning systems.

• Experience with aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR surveys.

• GIS and remote sensing experience advantageous.

• Strong understanding of onshore and offshore oil and gas field development.

• Fluent English, written and spoken.

• Personal attributes: detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, adaptable and able to work independently and within a team.

Skills

• Rig moves, survey, installation, inspection and metrology

• Land and offshore survey including LBL, Sparse LBL, USBL and INS processing

• Onshore and offshore oil and gas field development experience

• GIS platforms (QGIS, ESRI suite, Global Mapper)

• Marine and terrestrial site surveys, drilling installations, pipeline installation, subsea structures and underwater metrology

• AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D and industry positioning systems

• Aerial photogrammetry and LiDAR survey acquisition and processing