Land Surveyor

AECOM; Al Ain; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Al Ain, UAE, seeks an experienced Land Surveyor/Survey Engineer to establish control points, verify drawings, and perform setting-out for roads, utilities, and infrastructure works. Strong knowledge of survey instruments and QA/QC is required.

On-site work with coordination across disciplines is essential. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of land surveying experience for infrastructure projects, proficiency with Total Stations, GPS/GNSS, and Digital Levels, and is familiar with UAE/GCC

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Survey Engineering, or equivalent Land Surveying qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of land surveying experience for infrastructure and civil projects.
• Proven surveying and setting-out for roads, utilities, drainage, potable water, sewerage, structures, and landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project survey control points and reference levels.
• Review drawings and verify setting-out before construction starts.
• Perform and verify setting-out for roads, utilities, pipelines, and infrastructure works.
• Verify horizontal/vertical alignments, levels, gradients, and coordinates.
• Coordinate with RE, AREs, engineers, inspectors, and survey teams.
• Maintain accurate survey records and documentation.
• Ensure QA/QC, HSE compliance in surveying activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS

Digital Levels

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED - AL AIN
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Al Ain, UAE - Al Ain Square - S

Company Description

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, verify, and maintain project survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels.
• Review approved IFC and shop drawings and verify setting-out information before construction activities commence.
• Perform and verify setting-out for roads, utilities, pipelines, manholes, chambers, structures, kerbs, street lighting, landscaping, and other infrastructure works.
• Verify horizontal and vertical alignments, levels, gradients, slopes, offsets, and coordinates.
• Check excavation levels, formation levels, pipe invert levels, road layers, finished road levels, and utility installations.
• Conduct independent survey checks of Contractor setting-out and completed works to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the RE, AREs, discipline engineers, inspectors, contractors, and survey teams.
• Identify and report discrepancies between approved drawings, site conditions, and Contractor setting-out information.
• Maintain accurate survey records, field books, coordinate schedules, level records, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Verify quantities, measurements, and survey data to support progress assessments and commercial evaluations.
• Conduct surveys for existing utilities, tie-in locations, interfaces, and construction constraints.
• Review and verify as-built surveys and drawings against completed works.
• Support authority inspections, snagging, de-snagging, final surveys, and project handover activities.
• Ensure surveying instruments are properly calibrated, maintained, and supported by valid calibration certificates.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with project QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and applicable authority regulations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Survey Engineering, or equivalent qualification in Land Surveying.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in land surveying for infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Proven experience in surveying and setting-out for roads, utilities, drainage, potable water, sewerage networks, structures, and landscaping works.
• Proficient in the use of Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, Digital Levels, and other surveying instruments.
• Strong knowledge of coordinate systems, benchmarks, control networks, alignments, levels, profiles, and as-built surveys.
• Experience in verifying Contractor setting-out and completed works for compliance with project requirements.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, and survey-related QA/QC procedures.
• UAE/GCC infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.

Additional Information

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, and 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

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.