Assistant Project Manager

Fugro; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an Assistant Survey Project Manager to plan and coordinate land survey projects. The position involves ensuring compliance with technical standards and delivering high-quality outputs. Candidates should have a BSc in Geomatics or a related field and 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in surveying instruments and software is essential, along with excellent English communication skills. The role offers the opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in land surveying and geospatial data acquisition for large-scale projects.
• Ability to meet project goals within defined timelines and quality standards.
• Commercial awareness of survey services and ability to align technical solutions with client needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Survey Project Managers for technical aspects of survey projects.
• Ensures compliance with Fugro and client standards.
• Prepares project-specific survey procedures and quality control documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in survey instruments (GNSS, Total Stations, LiDAR)

Geomatics software (GIS, CAD)

Excellent verbal and written skills in English

Understanding of coordinate systems and geodetic principles

Education

BSc or higher in Geomatics, Surveying, or a closely related discipline

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.
• Ensures survey methodologies, geodetic control, and data acquisition techniques comply with Fugro and client standards.
• Prepares documentation in respect to project‑specific survey procedures and quality control systems to guarantee precision and reliability.
• Oversees production and validation of survey deliverables, GIS datasets, and CAD outputs.
• Maintains organized archives of geospatial data, project documentation and metadata.
• Provides technical advice during client meetings, tenders, proposals, and quotations, with emphasis on Survey / Geomatic solutions.
• Offers guidance and technical support to field survey teams when required.
• Researches and stays current on advancements in geomatics technologies, positioning systems, and data processing software.

QHSSE Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Ensures 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; 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.
• Receives information from, and conveys 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.
• Solves complex survey‑related problems requiring innovative geospatial solutions.
• Stays 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.

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