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Lead Surveyor

Salary: Negotiable
Location: Gaziantep, Türkiye
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 08.01.2027

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Background

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 17,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

Project Overview

Nicholas O’Dwyer is providing Technical Assistance and Supervision services for a key water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Gaziantep, Adıyaman, and Kilis provinces in Turkey. The programme includes the design, construction supervision, and operational planning of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and network rehabilitation. The work places a strong emphasis on sustainability, institutional capacity building, and resilience.

About the Role

Nicholas O'Dwyer is seeking a Lead Surveyor to support the supervision of construction activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects in Gaziantep, Adiyaman and Kilis. Working as part of the Consultant's site supervision team, the role involves overseeing and verifying surveying activities associated with the construction works.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate surveying activities associated with the Consultant's construction supervision duties.
  • Monitor, review and verify contractors' setting-out, survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, alignments and levels for water and wastewater pipelines, pumping stations, treatment facilities, chambers, structures and associated infrastructure against approved drawings and design information.
  • Carry out independent survey checks and measurements, where required, to verify the location, dimensions and levels of the works.
  • Review and verify contractors' as-built surveys, drawings and survey records.
  • Identify and report discrepancies between approved designs and actual site conditions.
  • Maintain appropriate records of survey checks and verification undertaken during construction.
  • Liaise with contractors' surveyors and the Consultant's multidisciplinary site supervision team.
  • Ensure surveying activities comply with applicable quality and health and safety requirements.
  • To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, additional tasks and responsibilities will form part of this role as it evolves.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

  • A 3rd level degree in Surveying Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Geodesy and Photogrammetry Engineering, or an equivalent relevant discipline is required.
  • Minimum of 8 years' professional experience and minimum of 3 years in Surveyor roles on water or wastewater infrastructure projects, including construction and site supervision.
  • Familiarity with FIDIC contract conditions and EU PRAG procedures.
  • Experience working with contractors and public agencies on IFI-funded infrastructure projects.
  • Strong practical experience using modern surveying equipment, including Total Stations, GNSS/GPS equipment and digital/automatic levels, together with associated surveying and CAD software such as AutoCAD and NetCAD.
  • Competent in office packages, Microsoft, excel PowerPoint etc.
  • Strong leadership, reporting, and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary, multicultural site environment.
  • Proven ability and interest to support and advise multidisciplinary site teams.
  • Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and manage many tasks concurrently.
  • Excellent clear and concise communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
  • You will have an agile and “Can Do” mindset.
  • Ambitions self-starter with high self-standards.
  • Motivated to be part of a Company with a real purpose, improving the quality of people’s lives and communities.

Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform communities and bring about lasting positive change. Through a blend of expertise, innovation and global dedication, we envision a world where sustainable engineering protects growing communities.

Nicholas O’Dwyer provides professional services in engineering design, project management, environment and planning, construction supervision and technical and contract advisory. We are one of the most respected Irish consultancies operating in local and international markets, providing professional services to public- and private-sector clients.

Whether in Ireland, the UK or internationally, we understand and solve major challenges associated with delivering and adapting infrastructure for an increasing global population while maintaining a sustainable environment for future generations.

Nicholas O’Dwyer is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Generous Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental Health Support

Tax Saver Options

Employee Assistance Program

Staff Mentorship Program

Retirement Saving Plan

Flexible and Hybrid Working Arrangements

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