Kayode Samuel
Land Surveyor
SOUTH Croydon
Summary
I am an experienced land surveyor with 20 years of experience, with master knowledge of land surveying techniques, methods, rules and regulations. 2 years of experience as a zonal cadastral officer, providing a unique perspective and skill set to the role. Can double the number of surveys completed every month with accuracy, timeliness and unparalleled precision.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Land Surveyor
Ministry of Mines and Steel
Abuja, FCT
11.2008 - 08.2022
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Followed local, regional and national guidelines for land surveying.
- Prepared GIS maps and written reports clearly depicting boundaries, landmarks and notable geographical features and loaded data into [Software] for design use.
- Created visual presentations of topographical characteristics using QGIS and ArcGIS.
- Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over [Number] commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Set up precise measurement and control equipment.
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
- Supervised survey projects measuring volume capacity of landfills and containment ponds.
- Generated legal description, measurements and geographical characteristics for average [Number] legal descriptions monthly.
- Entered legal descriptions, lot sizes and other data into online databases through AutoCAD, SurvCAD and CADD interfaces.
- Coordinated with architects, developers and inspectors in developing new construction designs for commercial, residential and industrial developments.
- Communicated with brokers, contractors, developers, attorneys and lenders to determine circumstances of survey request and report on factors most important to specific applications.
- Advised architects, contractors and engineers on ideal structure placement given drainage patterns, hydrology and topographical factors.
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Consulted public records and contacted previous owners to conduct research on ownership, usage and zoning history.
Chief Surveyor
Geocardinal Environmental Service
Abuja, FCT
10.2001 - 10.2008
- Communicated with brokers, contractors, developers, attorneys and lenders to determine circumstances of survey request and report on factors most important to specific applications.
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Compiled measurement and marker data from plats and drawings using public records to determine geographical boundaries of land parcels and utility locations.
- Located monuments and natural geographical features to report on legal boundaries of over [Number] commercial lots using metes-and-bounds method.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Completed complex technical surveys for development of roadway, intersection and bridge construction plans.
Education
B.Tech - Land Surveying
Federal University of Technology
Minna, Nigeria 10.1995 - 03.2000
Master of Science - Geographical Information Systems
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom 09.2022 - Current
Skills
Land Title Corner Locates
Boundary Surveys
Mathematical calculations
Mapping
Team collaboration
Field data collection
Retracement Surveys
Project Management
GPS knowledge
Construction Surveys
Plot Plans
Topographic mapping
AutoCAD Land Desktop
Topographic Surveys
Self-directed mindset
Verbal/written communication
Timeline
Master of Science - Geographical Information Systems
University of Portsmouth
09.2022 - Current
Land Surveyor
Ministry of Mines and Steel
11.2008 - 08.2022
Chief Surveyor
Geocardinal Environmental Service
10.2001 - 10.2008
B.Tech - Land Surveying
Federal University of Technology
10.1995 - 03.2000