Land Surveyor

ALFIRAS General Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ALFIRAS General Contracting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for an experienced Land Surveyor with 7+ years in the UAE civil construction industry. You will conduct site surveys, set out construction works, verify levels and coordinates, and prepare as-built surveys to ensure accurate execution of civil works in line with approved drawings and project standards.

The ideal candidate reads civil, structural, and topographical drawings, operates Total Station, GPS/GNSS, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of UAE civil construction surveying experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of setting-out, levelling and as-built surveys.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural and topographical drawings.
• Proficiency with Total Station, GPS/GNSS and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed land and site surveys to establish reference points, coordinates, levels and boundaries.
• Carry out setting-out activities for foundations, roads, infrastructure and utilities.
• Prepare survey reports, field notes and as-built documentation.
• Verify measurements align with approved drawings and design requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain survey equipment calibration and data records.

Skills

Site surveying

Reading drawings

Coordinate systems

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Surveying

Diploma in Surveying

Tools

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Auto Level

AutoCAD

Job description

ALFIRAS General Contracting is seeking an experienced Land Surveyorwith a minimum of 7 years of experience in the UAE civil construction industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting site surveys, setting out construction works, verifying levels and coordinates, interpreting engineering drawings, and preparing as-built surveys to ensure accurate execution of civil works in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed land and site surveys to establish reference points, benchmarks, coordinates, levels, and boundaries.
• Carry out setting-out activities for building foundations, structural elements, roads, infrastructure, utilities, drainage networks, and other civil works.
• Perform accurate measurements and calculations to determine distances, elevations, angles, coordinates, and dimensions.
• Interpret and work with construction drawings, topographical surveys, layout plans, and engineering specifications.
• Verify site conditions and ensure all survey measurements align with approved construction drawings and design requirements.
• Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including Total Station, GPS/GNSS equipment, Auto Level, and other relevant instruments.
• Establish and maintain site benchmarks, gridlines, control points, and reference levels throughout project execution.
• Conduct as-built surveys to verify completed works and identify any discrepancies between actual site conditions and approved drawings.
• Prepare survey reports, field notes, measurement records, and as-built documentation for submission to the site team and consultants.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, site engineers, construction teams, and consultants to ensure accurate setting-out and timely execution of civil works.
• Identify and report discrepancies in site measurements, drawings, levels, or alignments and coordinate corrective actions with the concerned team.
• Support quantity verification, earthwork calculations, excavation levels, grading, and other survey-related activities.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with project specifications, quality standards, approved method statements, and applicable site procedures.
• Maintain proper records of survey data, equipment calibration, and measurement checks.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the UAE construction industry, preferably with a main contractor on civil construction projects.
• Strong practical experience in site surveying, setting-out, levelling, and as-built surveys.
• Hands-on proficiency in Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level, and other surveying instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural and topographical drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and survey data processing software.
• Good understanding of coordinate systems, benchmarks, gridlines, elevations, and construction tolerances.
• Experience with excavation, earthworks, foundations, concrete structures, roads, drainage, or infrastructure works.
• Ability to perform survey calculations, maintain accurate records, and prepare technical survey reports.
• Candidates must have valid and relevant UAE construction industry experience.