MUHAMMAD TAHIR KHAN
Riyadh
Summary
Survey & Geomatics Engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering survey-grade UAV mapping, GNSS and utility surveys, and geospatial outputs for mining, infrastructure, and urban development projects across Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Comfortable taking work from field capture through processing, quality checks, and final handover, with a strong focus on accuracy, traceable documentation, and practical deliverables that engineering teams can use immediately. Experienced working under site constraints and tight timelines, coordinating with survey crews and technical stakeholders to keep scope, priorities, and expectations aligned. Recognized for disciplined QA/QC habits, organized data management, and clear communication from project kickoff through closeout.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UAV Mapping & Data Processing Lead
Advanced Mashreq Mining Company (AMMCO)
08.2025 - Current
- Lead UAV survey operations supporting Ma’aden Mansourah and Massarah Gold Mines; deliver survey-grade maps and 3D outputs that support exploration planning and operational decision-making.
- Operate DJI Matrice platforms (M350/M400) with D-RTK 3 and ground control to ensure repeatable accuracy across multi-mission programs.
- Produce orthomosaics, DEM/DSM surfaces, contours, point clouds and 3D models; package deliverables to match geology and engineering requirements.
- Establish survey control / georeferencing (GCPs, checkpoints and benchmarks) and document QA/QC checks to validate accuracy before handover.
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align flight plans, outputs and timelines with site priorities and reporting deadlines.
- Train and coach team members on flight planning, processing standards and data management; improve workflows to increase consistency and efficiency.
Assistant Project Manager
Advanced Mashreq Mining Company (AMMCO)
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered end-to-end UAV mapping of ~30 km² for the Abha Urban Development Project, deploying Wingtra Gen II fixed-wing drones over rugged terrain.
- Captured ~800 km of Abha’s road network using a Viametris mobile mapping system (MMS), generating dense point clouds and panoramic imagery for city-wide 3D mapping and asset documentation.
- Planned and supervised ground control (GCPs and checkpoints) with E-Survey 800 GNSS, ensuring precise georeferencing and maintaining detailed field logs for quality control.
- Processed aerial and mobile mapping data using Pix4D and Agisoft Metashape, producing high-resolution orthomosaics, DSMs, and contours with rigorous QA checks.
- Prepared comprehensive handover packages and field documentation, coordinating with stakeholders to align final deliverables with project requirements.
Survey Engineer / Geospatial Specialist
Advanced Mashreq Mining Company (AMMCO)
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered comprehensive utility and land surveying outputs for major infrastructure projects, including the Green Riyadh Project, producing high-detail maps, utility layouts, and finalized technical reports.
- Conducted full underground utility surveys covering electrical networks, water supply lines, stormwater systems, and other buried services using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and cable locators.
- Identified and positioned underground utilities through coordinated use of Trimble GNSS and Total Station, accurately capturing utility alignments and depths for mapping and design purposes.
- Performed urban mobile mapping using Trimble MX90 Mobile Mapping System (MMS), capturing dense point clouds and panoramic imagery across multiple districts of Riyadh to support large-scale urban mapping and asset documentation.
- Converted verified field and MMS data into clear CAD and GIS deliverables, producing utility maps, as-built drawings, and GIS-ready layers for multiple Riyadh districts.
Project Manager
Prime Infrastructural Engineering Consultants (PIECON)
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Led 40+ land and site survey projects (topographic mapping, site layout plans, and boundary demarcations), delivering CAD-ready datasets for construction and development.
- Resolved complex property and inheritance boundary disputes through precise surveys, fair subdivision plans in CAD, and on-site boundary staking to support amicable settlements.
- Introduced UAV mapping and modern surveying methods in a traditionally manual market, increasing adoption through demonstrations and client education.
- Delivered complete survey-to-design packages by converting field data into AutoCAD plans, 3D SketchUp models, and Lumion/Twinmotion visualizations to support client decisions.
- Managed business operations end to end: client negotiation and pricing, field crew/subcontractor coordination, progress tracking, quality control, and organized handover folders.
Survey Engineer
Prime Infrastructural Engineering Consultants (PIECON)
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered topographic and land surveys for town-planning and development works using GNSS and Total Station, maintaining clear field notes and survey records.
- Processed survey observations into AutoCAD deliverables, including surface/topo drawings, boundary/plot layouts, and client-ready handover files.
- Prepared subdivision (plotting) plans aligned with planning requirements, producing accurate plot dimensions and layout documentation.
- Produced residential and commercial design outputs using AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit, including 2D drawings and 3D models to support visualization and coordination.
- Coordinated with architects and planners to integrate survey data into design packages and resolve layout/design constraints during documentation.
Site & Survey Engineer Intern
ARCO Constructions (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported construction surveying and setting-out for the Engineering University of Applied Sciences Swat project, from excavation and base formation through early structural layout.
- Performed level checks and elevation control using Auto Level (and leveling instruments), verifying excavation depths and formation levels against project benchmarks.
- Staked out key points for the basement plan using Total Station, supporting accurate positioning of foundations and structural grids prior to execution.
- Assisted senior engineers with drawing/specification reviews, site verification, and measurement checks to ensure work complied with design requirements.
- Recorded measurements, maintained survey notes, and prepared clear site reports to support documentation and progress tracking.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Civil Engineering
University of Engineering And Technology
Peshawar08-2022
Pre-Engineering - Pre-Engineering
Govt. Degree College
Mingora Swat01.2018
Skills
- UAV Platforms & Positioning: DJI Matrice M350/M400 D-RTK 3 (RTK); Wingtra Gen II (PPK); mission planning; flight execution; field safety procedures and checklists
- Ground Control & QA Accuracy: GCPs and checkpoints (planning, placement, validation); residual checks; accuracy reporting; QA/QC records
- Survey Control & Terrestrial Surveying: Static GNSS observations for benchmarks/control points; GNSS surveying with Leica, Trimble, and E-Survey receivers (RTK control); topographic and boundary surveys; setting-out and as-builts; Total Station
- Utility Surveying: Underground utility detection with GPR and cable locators; utility mapping; as-built documentation; technical reporting; deliverables in ArcGIS Pro and Civil 3D
- Mobile Mapping & Scanning: Viametris MS-96 MMS corridor capture; laser scanning; SLAM workflows; dense point clouds; panoramic imagery; 3D asset documentation
- Photogrammetry Outputs: Orthomosaics; DEM/DSM; contours; point clouds; 3D surface/model deliverables; corridor mapping packages
- Software Stack: Pix4D Mapper; Agisoft Metashape; DJI Terra; Trimble Business Center; AutoCAD Civil 3D; ArcGIS Pro; Autodesk ReCap Pro; Autodesk Revit
- Delivery & Coordination: Planning and mobilization; stakeholder/client communication; team coordination and training; documentation; structured handover
Certification
- American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) — (Member #000012491986)
- American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) — ( Member ASPRS ID81333)
- Member of the Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute of ASCE (Member # 12491986)
- Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) — Member ( CIVIL/074430 )
- Remote Sensing: Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications — The University of New South Wales (Coursera)
- Introduction to GIS Mapping — University of Toronto (Coursera)
- Drones for Environmental Science — Duke University (Coursera)
- Spatial Data Science and Applications — Yonsei University, South Korea (Coursera)
- Learning Maptek Scanner & PointStudio Basics — Maptek, South Australia (Certificate)
- Surveying Certificate — UET Peshawar (85%)
- Commercial UAV Pilot License — Part 107 (GACA, Saudi Arabia) ( Certificate No. UA - 42920 )
- UAS Open Category Pilot License - [A1+A3] — Directorate of Civil Aviation Luxembourg (EASA) (ID: LUX-RP-20000315cas3)
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Urdu (Native)
Arabic (Intermediate)
Timeline
UAV Mapping & Data Processing Lead
Advanced Mashreq Mining Company (AMMCO)
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Advanced Mashreq Mining Company (AMMCO)
04.2025 - 08.2025
Survey Engineer / Geospatial Specialist
Advanced Mashreq Mining Company (AMMCO)
11.2024 - 04.2025
Project Manager
Prime Infrastructural Engineering Consultants (PIECON)
08.2022 - 11.2024
Survey Engineer
Prime Infrastructural Engineering Consultants (PIECON)
01.2022 - 08.2022
Site & Survey Engineer Intern
ARCO Constructions (Pvt.) Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science (BSc) - Civil Engineering
University of Engineering And Technology
Pre-Engineering - Pre-Engineering
Govt. Degree College