Jithin Kakkolliyil

Chief Land Surveyor
Ajman, AE.

About

Highly skilled and experienced Chief Land Surveyor with over 17 years of progressive experience in the UAE and India, specializing in delivering precise and dependable data for complex engineering and construction projects. Proven ability to lead surveying teams, manage diverse projects from inception to completion, and proficiently utilize cutting-edge surveying equipment and technologies to ensure project success and adherence to specifications.

Work

Gulf Asia Contracting Co. LLC
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Chief Land Surveyor

Ajman, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Led comprehensive land surveying operations for major construction projects, ensuring precision and compliance for multi-story residential and commercial developments.

Highlights

Directed and supervised survey teams, resolving critical on-site issues to maintain project continuity and optimize operational efficiency.

Represented the surveying department in high-level meetings with clients, consultants, and main contractors, fostering clear communication and alignment on project scope and requirements.

Established and meticulously monitored on-site control points, providing precise spatial data for all engineering and construction phases, including excavation, backfilling, and structural element alignment.

Provided accurate coordinates and elevation levels for critical construction elements based on engineering drawings, ensuring strict adherence to design specifications for projects like Hilton Garden Inn & Embassy Suites and Ragaliya Commercial & Resident Tower.

Managed surveying for complex, large-scale projects including the 70-floor Ragaliya Commercial & Resident Tower and the 26-floor Al Fattan Properties Residential Building, contributing to their successful and timely completion.

Gulf Asia Contracting Co. LLC
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Senior Surveyor

Ajman, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Managed advanced surveying tasks and coordinated with construction teams to ensure accurate site preparation and structural alignment for diverse projects.

Highlights

Compiled detailed drawing and site condition levels, providing essential data that informed project planning and execution for developments such as Tecom Project and Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Established permanent working benchmarks across diverse project sites, significantly enhancing measurement consistency and accuracy for long-term construction phases.

Coordinated effectively with supervisors and foremen to deliver precise remarking and leveling instructions, minimizing errors and rework across multiple construction fronts.

Executed precise traverse for control points using Total Station, meticulously verifying the alignment of UHP panels and other critical structures with high accuracy.

Authored and submitted comprehensive final joint survey reports for inspection and prepared detailed site setting out plans, ensuring compliance and readiness for subsequent construction phases.

Gulf Asia Contracting Co. LLC
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Junior Surveyor

Ajman, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

Summary

Supported senior surveying teams in data collection, site preparation, and initial layout for large-scale construction projects.

Highlights

Assisted in the surveying efforts for major residential and commercial towers, including the Falcon Tower and City Tower Project, contributing to foundational data collection and initial site setup.

Utilized Total Station and Automatic Level for accurate data acquisition, ensuring the reliability of measurements for various construction stages.

Participated in the preparation of site setting out and verification of existing structures, contributing to the initial phase of project development.

Gained foundational experience in coordinating with site personnel to ensure efficient flow of surveying information and support for construction activities.

Education

Kerala University
Kerala, Kerala, India

Diploma

Land Surveying

Languages

English
Malayalam
Hindi
Tamil

Skills

Surveying Equipment

Total Station, Automatic Level Compass, Leica, Sokkia, Topcon.

Surveying Techniques

Contouring, Site Setting Out, Control Point Establishment, Coordinate & Elevation Leveling, Traverse Surveying, Alignment Verification, Site Condition Analysis.

Software & Tools

AutoCAD, Total Station Data Processing AutoCAD, MS Office.

Project Management

Team Leadership, Supervision, Client Management, Problem Solving, Deadline Management, Project Coordination, Reporting.

Quality & Safety

HSE Systems, QA/QC Systems, Quality Assurance, Quality Control.

Technical Skills

Technical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Data Collection, Drawing Interpretation, Structural Verification.