Land Surveyor

Mott MacDonald; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy in Dubai seeks a Land Surveyor to assist the construction supervision team on a major infrastructure project. The role involves conducting as-built surveys, establishing survey markers, and ensuring accurate land surveying results. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and have experience in infrastructure projects. Excellent communication skills and teamwork capabilities are essential. The company promotes work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

90 calendar days paid maternity leave

Competitive annual leave

Annual professional institution subscription

Annual performance bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with an Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience of working on infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Proficient with IT systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the construction supervision team in all areas of surveying.
• Conduct as-built surveys and report non-conformities.
• Establish and maintain survey ground markers.

Skills

Engineering degree

Understanding construction drawings

IT proficiency

Good communication skills

Team working capabilities

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future. We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

Main Purpose of the Job

The Land Surveyor will work alongside the construction supervision team to assist in all areas of surveying for a major infrastructure project.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake as‑built surveys as soon as they are in practical use and advise the construction team of non‑conformities, providing completed surveys to the supervision team.
• Provide accurate land surveying results to enable construction and associated works.
• Establish and maintain a series of survey ground markers, recording coordinates and levels throughout the contract.
• Review survey reference points, temporary benchmarks; check setting‑out levels and alignments prior to the contractor’s execution of works on site.
• Conduct independent check surveys using geographical information systems, reviewing and reporting any problems in connection with the work to the supervision team.
• Prepare and assist with the survey input to the progress report.
• Survey the area of the site prior to construction work commencing related to the wastewater facility and its associated infrastructure, providing measurement information to the supervision team for commercial purposes.
• Responsible for the collection of data as well as the computation points in the field.

Essential Candidate Requirements

• Must be degree qualified with an Engineering degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior experience of working on infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and apply surveying techniques appropriately.
• Proficient with IT systems and software.
• Good communication skills; both written and spoken English.
• Strong team working capabilities.
• Flexible working.

Benefits Package

• 90 calendar days paid maternity leave.
• Competitive annual leave.
• Annual professional institution subscription.
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – subject to company performance.

At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work‑life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.