Utopia Design
Topographic Surveyor
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Topographic Surveyor
About Utopia
Utopia is an ultra-luxury hospitality and lifestyle brand creating a global ecosystem of properties and experiences.
We develop private villa retreats in beautiful locations around the world, each accompanied by high-end service. Utopia also offers a broader ecosystem of leisure experiences and services accessible to both guests on property and external visitors.
We design and construct our properties in-house. Our team covers the entire spectrum — from conceptualisation and architecture to construction, interiors, landscape design, guest experience, and long-term operations. For architects and designers, this presents a unique opportunity to influence the planning, construction, and curation of each space. For hospitality professionals, it means joining a collaborative environment where exceptional service is rooted in personalised attention and true guest-centric moments.
We’re an ambitious, hands-on team driven by high standards. We seek those with strong ideas, practical solutions, and an eye for detail — people who will step up with ownership, curiosity, and enthusiasm. If you share a passion for architecture, design, hospitality, or guest experience, we’d love for you to build with us.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Construction Surveyor to join our international luxury development team. This role spans our growing portfolio of projects globally, focussing on:
- Conducting technical site surveys
- Monitoring construction progress
- Ensuring as-built accuracy against approved architectural and engineering plans
The ideal candidate blends technical surveying expertise with strong reporting skills and the capability to work independently across multiple international locations and sites.
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Responsibilities
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Conduct thorough initial site surveys of newly acquired development plots, documenting:
- Terrain and surface conditions
- Existing infrastructure
- Property boundaries
- Elevations and site conditions before construction begins.
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Conduct regular monthly site inspections at live luxury construction projects worldwide to:
- Execute as-built surveys
- Monitor construction progression
- Capture photographic records for compliance reference
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Verify and document divergence between executed works and approved documentation, including:
- Architectural drawings
- Engineering plans
- BIM models
- Approved construction specifications
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Identify, flag, and analyse:
- Deviation from design intent
- Inconsistencies in construction tolerance
- Potential technical risks
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Deliver detailed, accurate survey reports for internal teams, covering:
- Site progress documentation
- Measurements
- Photographic evidence
- Technical assessments and observations
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Collaborate closely with:
- Architects and engineers
- Project managers
- Contractors
- Technical consultants
to ensure seamless alignment of execution with design intent and project-level quality standards.
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Maintain precise records across all active developments, including:
- Project status summaries
- Progress milestones
- Survey data repositories
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Advise on quality control, ensuring:
- Dimensional accuracy
- Adherence to standards
- Compliance with project specifications
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Utilise the latest surveying tools, including:
- GPS/GNSS equipment
- Laser scanning systems
- Total stations
- Drones
- Revit/NavisWorks (BIM-related platforms)
- CAD software
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- Travel extensively worldwide to oversee construction projects, often across multiple sites concurrently.
Requirements
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Education: Completed degree or technical certification in:
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture, or a related field
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Experience: Track record in:
- Construction surveying
- As-built verification
- Site inspection supervision within:
- High-end residential developments
- Luxury hospitality properties
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Technical awareness:
- Profound understanding of architectural/engineering drawings
- Knowledge of construction methodologies
- Competency in technical documentation
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Technical skills:
- Hands-on proficiency with modern surveying equipment
- Capability to operate advanced surveying software
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Analytical rigor:
- Ability to compare as-built conditions against design documentation with precision
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Work ethic:
- Strong organisational skills
- Thorough reporting focus
- Methodical approach to documentation
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Collaboration:
- Fluent written and verbal communication
- Experience working within multidisciplinary international teams
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Availability:
- Willingness and capability for frequent international travel
- Global mobility and adaptability
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Language: Fluent English required; additional languages considered a competitive advantage.
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