Senior Land Surveyor job at Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) | Apply Now

Survey Operations:

• Conduct comprehensive topographical, cadastral, engineering, and boundary surveys for railway corridor development.

• Perform route, cross-sectional, and detailed engineering surveys to support the design of track alignments, stations, bridges, and other infrastructure.

• Establish and maintain control networks and benchmarks aligned with the national grid system.

• Carry out land acquisition surveys and develop detailed cadastral maps for property acquisition.

• Conduct surveys for land the Corporation intends to allocate or lease.

• Undertake joint boundary surveys for disputed land parcels.

• Support surveys requested by customers.

• Supervise and mentor junior surveyors and technicians in both field and office procedures.

• Prepare and submit timely reports on all survey assignments.

Data Management:

• Generate accurate survey drawings, maps, and reports, and ensure their integration into the GIS system.

• Maintain comprehensive and reliable survey databases.

• Produce detailed survey documentation including boundary definitions, area computations, and topographical analyses.

• Collaborate with engineering teams by providing survey data to assist with design and construction planning.

• Ensure that all survey documentation aligns with national standards and international railway specifications.

• Ensure the migration of all land titles onto the National Land Information System (NLIS).

Stakeholder Management:

• Coordinate with government land departments, local authorities, and regulatory agencies for approvals and certifications.

• Work alongside environmental and social impact assessment teams on issues related to land use and community displacement.

• Liaise with the URC legal team on matters of land acquisition and dispute resolution.

• Engage with local communities and traditional leaders when conducting surveys in culturally sensitive areas.

• Ensure adherence to national survey laws, railway safety protocols, and environmental standards.

Project Management:

• Develop work plans, timelines, and allocate resources for survey-related tasks within railway project phases.

• Monitor survey activities to ensure alignment with project schedules and budgets.

• Apply quality control measures and conduct regular checks for survey accuracy.

• Provide continuous survey support during construction implementation.

• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates for survey-related equipment and services.

Human Capital Development:

• Provide technical training to junior staff and strengthen institutional capacity within the organization.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices for survey operations at URC.

• Mentor junior professionals and support their career progression within the surveying team.

• Stay abreast of new surveying methods, technologies, and international railway standards.