Civil Surveyor (RAIL)

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Career progression

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Surveyor – Civil in Abu Dhabi to provide setting-out, control and as-built survey support for civil works. You will establish site control, verify alignment and maintain records throughout construction.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of field surveying, proficiency with total station, GNSS, levels and AutoCAD Civil 3D, and UAE experience is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years construction/site surveying experience.
• Proficiency with survey instruments (total station, GNSS/GPS, levels) and CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Middle East/UAE experience is advantageous; rail or major infra experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Set out alignments, levels, gridlines and reference points from approved drawings and design data.
• Carry out as-built surveys and prepare survey records for QA/QC and handover.
• Process survey data using relevant software and maintain coordinate registers.

Skills

Surveying expertise

Civil engineering knowledge

QA/QC coordination

Education

Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Total station

GNSS/GPS

Levels

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

The Surveyor – Civil is responsible for providing setting-out, control and as-built survey support to the civil works construction team, ensuring that works are constructed in the correct position, alignment and level in accordance with approved drawings and design data. The role provides continuous survey support throughout construction, from establishing site control through to as-built verification and handover records.

Key Responsibilities

Setting-Out & Survey Control

• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks and reference grids across the site and alignment.
• Set out (stake) alignments, levels, gridlines and reference points for earthworks, structures, drainage, depot and online buildings from approved drawings and design data.
• Carry out routine and specialized surveys — topographic, cross-section and volume/quantity surveys — to support construction planning and progress measurement.
• Verify and check the setting-out of contractor survey teams prior to construction of key elements.

As-Built Verification & Monitoring

• Carry out as-built surveys to verify that constructed works conform to approved design and specified tolerances.
• Prepare and issue as-built drawings and survey records to support QA/QC verification and handover documentation.
• Support monitoring surveys — such as settlement, deformation and alignment checks — for structures, earthworks and track-related works.

Data Management & Reporting

• Process and manage survey data using relevant software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent) and maintain accurate coordinate registers.
• Maintain accurate survey records, field books, calculation sheets and instrument logs.
• Prepare survey reports and progress/quantity records to support project management, QA/QC and commercial teams.

Coordination & Compliance

• Liaise with site engineers, QA/QC and contractor survey teams to coordinate setting-out, verification and monitoring activities.
• Ensure all survey work complies with project specifications, coordinate systems/datums and applicable standards.
• Maintain, calibrate and care for survey instruments and equipment, reporting any defects or calibration issues promptly.
• Support the investigation and resolution of survey-related queries, discrepancies and non-conformances.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years construction/site surveying experience, including setting-out and as-built survey work.
• Proficiency with survey instruments (total station, GNSS/GPS, levels) and survey/CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Middle East / UAE experience is highly advantageous.
• Rail or major infrastructure project experience is preferable.

Qualifications

Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

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