Geodetic Survey Engineer - UAE Field Specialist

Confidential Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company is seeking a Geodetic Survey Engineer to lead high-accuracy positioning work. You will plan and run control surveys, process GNSS and levelling data, and ensure projects are tied to UAE coordinate and height systems.

You will coordinate with project engineers, clients and authorities, produce deliverables, and mentor field personnel. The role requires 5–8 years of hands-on experience and a UAE driving license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Geodesy, Surveying or Civil Engineering (MANDATORY).
• 5 to 8 years of hands‑on geodetic or control surveying experience, ideally in the UAE or GCC.
• Professional certification or membership in a recognised surveying body is a plus.
• A valid UAE driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan design and carry out geodetic control surveys including GNSS static and RTK observations, precise levelling and total station traverses.
• Establish, check and maintain survey control networks and benchmarks for construction, infrastructure and land projects.
• Process and adjust survey data using professional software, then review results for accuracy and quality.
• Handle coordinate transformations between WGS84 and local systems such as the UAE DLTM grid and local datums.
• Prepare clear survey reports, control schedules, drawings and deliverables meeting client and authority standards.
• Guide and support surveyors, party chiefs and survey assistants on site.
• Coordinate with project engineers, clients and government authorities on survey requirements.
• Follow all health, safety and environmental rules, including safe work in hot weather and near traffic or construction.
• Keep accurate records of field notes, raw data and calculations for audit and future reference.

Skills

Geodesy & datums

GNSS & surveying instruments

Excel

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics/Geodesy/Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Leica/Trimble/Topcon equipment

Job description

Confidential Company is seeking a Geodetic Survey Engineer to lead high-accuracy positioning work. You will plan and run control surveys, process GNSS and levelling data, and ensure projects are tied to UAE coordinate and height systems.

You will coordinate with project engineers, clients and authorities, produce deliverables, and mentor field personnel. The role requires 5–8 years of hands-on experience and a UAE driving license.