Land Surveyor

Job SnapshotRole: Land SurveyorLocation: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIndustry: Civil EngineeringFunction: SurveyingExperience: 7-10 years in land surveying, highway setting‑out, road works, drainage, utilities, and UAE infrastructure projectsJob Type: Full‑timeJob DetailsCountry: United Arab EmiratesCity: DubaiIndustry: Civil EngineeringFunction: SurveyingSalary: 8000-13000 (estimated, confirm with employer)Gender: AnyCandidate Nationality: UAE candidates onlyJob Type: Full‑timeKey ResponsibilitiesPerform survey activities under the direction of the Senior Highway Surveyor and project supervision team.
Establish primary horizontal and vertical control points, including reference ties for future field re‑establishment.
Record measurements, rod readings, survey calculations, field observations, and site data accurately in field books.
Check survey work through traverse closures, bench circuits, control verification, and calculation reviews.
Conduct pre‑construction surveys to verify existing site conditions, identify obstructions, and support design construction layout, staking, and setting‑out activities for roads, pavements, curbs, drainage systems, utilities, and related infrastructure works.
Monitor contractor work alignment, levels, grading, and setting‑out accuracy against approved design drawings.
Coordinate with contractor surveyors, the Resident Engineer, and site teams on work priorities, measurements, discrepancies, and required corrections.
Maintain survey instruments in good working condition and complete frequent calibration checks.
Assist in preparing as‑built drawings, survey reports, maps, records, and project GPS, total stations, modern survey software, and field equipment to support accurate measurement and reporting.
Follow safety procedures during all survey operations, especially near active road works, construction areas, drainage works, and utility zones.
Ideal ProfileBachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Surveying, or a related engineering field.7-10 years of experience as a Land Surveyor is preferred.
Civil engineering graduate or diploma holder with an equivalency certificate and minimum 7 years of relevant land surveying experience.
Diploma holder with minimum 10 years of land surveying experience in similar highway or infrastructure works may also be considered.
Minimum 3-5 years of UAE experience is Municipality or RTA approval is required or strongly preferred.
Practical experience in setting out roads, pavements, curbs, drainage, utilities, grading, and highway‑related civil works.
Strong understanding of control points, benchmarks, traverse checks, leveling, coordinate systems, and field in GPS, total stations, survey software, and modern field measurement tools.
Able to work closely with senior surveyors, resident engineers, contractor teams, and multidisciplinary supervision staff.
Accurate, safety‑conscious, and organized, with the ability to maintain reliable survey records for construction and handover.
Skills SetLand surveyingHighway setting‑outRoad construction surveysHorizontal and vertical control pointsBenchmarks and reference gridsTraverse closuresBench circuitsGPS surveyingTotal station operationSurvey softwareField books and measurement recordsAs‑built survey supportDrainage and utilities setting‑outPavement and curb alignment checksGrading verificationRTA and Dubai Municipality project proceduresSurvey equipment calibrationSite safety complianceWhy Join UsWork on Dubai infrastructure and transportation projects with a global consulting firm known for engineering, design, construction management, and sustainable urban development.
Build strong field experience in highway surveying, road works, drainage, utilities, and authority‑compliant infrastructure supervision.
Join a role where precise measurements, accurate records, and timely setting‑out directly support quality construction and project progress.
Collaborate with senior surveyors, engineers, resident engineering teams, and contractors on active infrastructure works.
Grow your surveying career in a professional environment focused on safety, technical accuracy, and long‑term community impact.

About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, planning, transportation, water, environment, energy, buildings, program management, and construction management services. In Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM supports public and private sector clients with sustainable infrastructure solutions that improve mobility, utilities, resilience, and long‑term urban development.