Land Surveyor

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ATGC Transport and General Contracting L.L.C. is seeking a Land Surveyor to provide precise spatial positioning, control, setting out, and vertical alignment monitoring for high-rise construction projects.

You will be part of the main contractor's site team, ensuring all structural elements conform to approved shop drawings and project specs. Responsibilities include establishing control networks, transferring points floor-by-floor, calibration of equipment, and producing as-built surveys with

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Survey Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of field experience as a Land Surveyor in general contracting, with at least 3 years in high-rise or tower construction.
• Proficient in operating Total Stations, GNSS/GPS, Digital Levels, and Laser Zenith Plumb systems.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and survey calculation tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish, verify, and maintain primary site control networks for horizontal and vertical positioning.
• Transfer horizontal control points vertically upward using plumb instruments or total stations as the tower rises floor-by-floor.
• Perform daily calibration and maintenance checks on surveying equipment.
• Carry out site setting out for deep foundations, core walls, columns, beams, and MEP penetration points.
• Verify formwork, rebar positions, embedded plates, and hold-down bolts prior to concrete pours.
• Conduct verticality checks on high-rise structures and monitor settlements and lateral movements.
• Prepare as-built survey drawings using AutoCAD and report discrepancies to Site Manager and QA/QC.

Skills

Total Stations

GNSS/GPS

AutoCAD

Surveying Fundamentals

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Survey Engineering

Tools

Leica

Topcon

Trimble

Job description

The Land Surveyor is responsible for providing precise spatial positioning, control, setting out, and vertical alignment monitoring for high-rise and tower construction projects. Operating as a core member of the main contractor\'s site team, the surveyor ensures all structural elements—including deep foundations, podiums, core walls, columns, slabs, and MEP tie-ins\' are executed in strict accordance with approved shop drawings, project specifications, and local authority benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Control & Primary Layout Setup

• Establish, verify, and maintain primary site control networks (benchmarks, baselines, and control points) for horizontal and vertical positioning.
• Transfer horizontal control points vertically upward using optical plumb instruments, laser plumbs, or total stations as the tower rises floor-by-floor (plumb line transfer / zenith surveying).
• Perform daily calibration and maintenance checks on all surveying equipment (Total Stations, GNSS/GPS receivers, Digital Levels, Laser Plumbs).

2. Setting Out & Construction Execution

• Carry out site setting out and layout works for deep foundations (piling, secant walls, raft foundations), core walls, columns, beams, slab edges, and MEP penetration points.
• Mark exact elevation references and transfer floor levels across all structural decks.
• Verify formwork, rebar positions, embedded plates, and hold-down bolts prior to concrete pours.

3. Monitoring & Quality Control

• Conduct verticality checks on slip-form/self-climbing formwork, core walls, and structural columns during high-rise erection.
• Perform structural settlement and lateral movement monitoring on the tower, surrounding soil retention systems, and adjacent structures throughout the construction phases.
• Conduct post-pour as-built surveys to verify structural tolerances and detect any deflection or deviation early.

4. Data Processing & Reporting

• Download field survey data, process raw measurements, and prepare detailed as-built survey drawings using AutoCAD.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies between design drawings and actual site conditions to the Site Manager and QA/QC Engineer.
• Maintain complete, organized survey records, field logbooks, and calibration reports for project handover and audit compliance.

5. Stakeholder Coordination & Safety

• Collaborate closely with Site Engineers, Project Managers, Subcontractors, and Consultant Surveyors to ensure smooth execution of daily site activities.
• Adhere strictly to project Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) guidelines, specifically regarding high-rise edge work, crane operations, and working at height.

Required Qualifications & Key Skills

• Education: Diploma or Bachelor\’s Degree in Survey Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 8+ years of direct field experience as a Land Surveyor in general contracting, with at least 3 years specifically dedicated to high-rise or tower building construction projects.
• Technical Expertise:
• Proficient in operating modern surveying equipment: Total Stations (Leica, Topcon, Trimble), GNSS/GPS, Digital Levels, and Laser Zenith Plumb systems.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, survey calculation tools, and basic GIS data processing.
• Demonstrated mastery of high-rise survey methodologies, including vertical control transfer, structural deflection monitoring, and tight tolerance setting out.
• Ability to read and interpret complex architectural, structural, and MEP shop drawings.
• Soft Skills: High analytical precision, strong problem-solving under pressure, clear communication, and the physical stamina required for active construction site environments.