Land Surveyor

Prompt General Contracting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Prompt General Contracting in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled Land Surveyor to conduct field surveys, verify control points, and set out works in line with project plans. You will work with engineers and contractors to ensure surveys meet design specifications and construction schedules.

The role requires hands-on experience with total stations, GPS, levelling equipment, and strong expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Diploma in surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction surveying, including buildings, roads, and external works.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, techniques, and geodetic calculations.
• Experience using total stations, GPS, and levelling equipment.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform land and field surveys to establish reference points.
• Interface with subcontractors to verify survey requirements.
• Complete surveying tasks on schedule within man-hour and cost budgets.
• Check setting-out points and levels for accuracy in site work.
• Prepare sketches to support field work and maintain survey records.
• Assist engineers in verifying and checking shop drawings against site conditions.
• Record initial and final levels of works, verify earthwork cross-sections.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing as-built drawings to ensure accuracy in project records.
• Actively participate in on-site health and safety protocols as required by the Resident Engineer and Project Safety Representative.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Diploma in surveying/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Total stations

GPS

Levelling equipment

Job description

The Land Surveyor is responsible for conducting field surveys, geodetic calculations, and verifying site layouts to ensure accurate project execution. This role involves setting out works, verifying control points, conducting measurements, and maintaining survey records. The Land Surveyor works closely with engineers, contractors, and project teams to ensure compliance with design specifications and construction plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform land and field surveys, including geodetic computations, to establish accurate reference points.
• Interface with subcontractors and other disciplines to determine and verify project survey requirements.
• Complete the surveying requirements on schedule and within man-hour and cost budgets.
• Check and verify setting-out points and levels, as well as service locations to ensure accuracy in site work.
• Prepare sketches to support the field work and maintain survey records, including field books, sketches, and calculation reports.
• Assist engineers in verifying and checking shop drawings against actual site conditions.
• Conduct routine checks and verification of control points, benchmarks, and site elevations.
• Record initial and final levels of works, verify earthwork cross-sections, and measure inspected works.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing as-built drawings to ensure accuracy in project records.
• Actively participate in on-site health and safety protocols as required by the Resident Engineer and Project Safety Representative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in surveying, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction surveying, including buildings, roads, and external works.
• Strong knowledge of land surveying principles, techniques, and geodetic calculations.
• Experience using total stations, GPS, and levelling equipment.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail to conduct precise measurements and verify critical site data.
• Strong problem-solving skills for resolving survey discrepancies and site-related challenges.
• Effective communication with engineers, project managers, and contractors.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines in dynamic site conditions.