Land Surveyor
Career guide for land surveyors & geomatics professionals in Jamaica
Annual Salary
J$2M–J$5M
Salaried + survey fees
Roles Available
70+
Active listings
Market Trend
Stable
Required for all subdivisions
70+ land survey roles available across Jamaica
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Career Paths
Survey Assistant
›
Survey Technician
›
Land Surveyor
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Senior Surveyor
›
Chief Surveyor
GIS Technician
›
Survey Officer
›
Land Surveyor
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Principal Surveyor
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Director
Cadastral Assistant
›
Land Surveyor
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Senior Land Surveyor
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Survey Dept Head
Salary Range
Avg J$3.1M
J$2M / yearJ$5M / year
Licensed surveyors who establish private practice earn additional fee income from subdivision plans, boundary surveys, and NLA submissions on behalf of clients and developers.
Key Skills
GPS & Total Station
AutoCAD / Civil 3D
Boundary Surveys
Subdivision Plans
Topographic Surveys
GIS Mapping
Title Deed Interpretation
NLA Submissions
Cadastral Mapping
Hydrographic Surveys
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Land Surveying / Geomatics (UTech)
- 5 CXC/CSEC including Maths, Physics & English
- Field survey experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensed Surveyor registration (Licensed Surveyors Act)
- MSc Geomatics or GIS
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification
Professional Qualifications
- Licensed Surveyor — Licensed Surveyors Act of Jamaica (mandatory for independent practice)
- Survey Department of Jamaica — Registration
- National Land Agency (NLA) — approved submission rights
- GIS Professional (GISP) certification
Job Market Trend
StableEvery land subdivision, new housing development, and infrastructure project in Jamaica requires a licensed surveyor. The National Land Agency continues to drive cadastral modernisation, keeping demand steady.
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