Field Data Collection

Water Pipeline Setting-Out & Construction Support

Field setting-out, level control and site documentation for urban water pipeline installation, including Bill of Quantities support.

Role: Assistant Surveyor (Field)
Period: 2024 – 2025
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

GNSS
Digital Level
AutoCAD Civil 3D

Water pipeline being laid in a trench during construction

The work

Day-to-day field survey support on urban water pipeline installation — translating approved drawings into accurate, buildable positions on the ground.

My contribution

Set accurate levels with a digital level to guide trench excavation and pipe installation, improving installation precision.
Interpreted and implemented pipeline layout plans, keeping the engineering and site teams aligned.
Supported preparation and implementation of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for accurate material estimation and cost control.
Led site reporting and archiving, documenting completed works against the project scope for tracking, accountability and clean handover.

Result

Pipeline installed to correct alignment and gradient, with a complete, traceable record of works supporting smooth client handover.

Gallery

Pipeline laying in a trench — Pipeline laying and alignment on site.

Pipe jointing works — Pipe jointing and inspection.

Excavation and setting out — Excavation following the set-out centreline.