Assistant Project Manager

-; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in geospatial services is seeking an Assistant Survey Project Manager to manage land survey and geomatics projects for Oil & Gas infrastructure. This role requires a BSc or higher in Geomatics or related fields, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include coordinating survey activities, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and providing support during client meetings. Strong communication skills and proficiency in survey technologies are essential for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in land surveying and geospatial data acquisition.
• Basic project management knowledge in scope, time, and cost management.
• Awareness of survey methodologies and geodetic principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Survey Project Managers on technical aspects.
• Prepare project-specific survey documentation and quality controls.
• Oversee production and validation of survey deliverables.

Skills

Survey instruments proficiency (GNSS, Total Stations, LiDAR)

Geomatics software skills (GIS, CAD)

Excellent verbal and written communication in English

Education

BSc or higher in Geomatics, Surveying, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Job Function

The Assistant Survey Project Manager plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing land survey and geomatics projects for Oil & Gas infrastructure. This position requires a strong technical foundation in surveying principles, geomatics technologies, and data management. Working under the guidance of the Survey Project Manager, the role ensures adherence to technical standards, accuracy of geospatial data, and timely delivery of high-quality outputs that meet client and industry specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates with and supports the Survey Project Managers for technical aspects of survey and geomatics projects, including field operations and office-based data processing.
• Ensure survey methodologies, geodetic control, and data acquisition techniques comply with Fugro and client standards.
• Prepare documentation in respect to project-specific survey procedures and quality control systems to guarantee precision and reliability.
• Oversee production and validation of survey deliverables, GIS datasets, and CAD outputs.
• Maintain organized archives of geospatial data, project documentation, and metadata.
• Provide technical advice during client meetings, tenders, proposals, and quotations, with emphasis on Survey / Geomatic solutions.
• Offer guidance and technical support to field survey teams when required.
• Research and stay current on advancements in geomatics technologies, positioning systems, and data processing software.

QHSSE Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Ensure that Fugro policies and procedures are understood, implemented and adhered to by all employees.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Qualification: BSc or higher in Geomatics, Surveying, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 1-3 years involvement within projects relating to land surveying, geospatial data acquisition, and processing for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Proficiency in survey instruments (GNSS, Total Stations, LiDAR) and geomatics software (GIS, CAD).
  • Understanding of coordinate systems, geodetic principles, and mapping standards.
• Project Management Knowledge: Basic familiarity with scope, time, and cost management in survey projects.
• Delivery Focus: Ability to meet project goals within defined timelines and quality standards.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills in English; ability to convey technical concepts clearly to clients and teams.

Role Specific Competencies

• Awareness of Project Management principles - scope management, time management and cost management.
• Commercial awareness of survey services and ability to align technical solutions with client needs.
• Receive information from, and convey information to others, in a timely and clear manner, using appropriate language, and communication tools.
• Advanced knowledge of geomatics workflows, data integrity, and quality assurance.
• Solve complex survey-related problems requiring innovative geospatial solutions.
• Stay abreast of Survey technical practices and advancements to ensure the Company stays at the forefront of all Survey related matters.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated