Land Surveyor

Designsmith Interior Works LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Designsmith Interior Works LLC in Dubai seeks an experienced Land Surveyor to support high-rise building projects. You will establish survey control, set out grids and structural elements, verify levels and coordinates, and ensure accuracy to drawings and specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in land surveying, GCC/UAE experience preferred, and proficiency with Total Station, GNSS, and Civil 3D. On-site role with strong health and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related field.
• 5+ years as a Land Surveyor, with high-rise project exposure.
• GCC/UAE construction experience preferred.
• Experience in structural, architectural, and MEP setting-out.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain survey control points and reference marks.
• Set out building grids, foundations, walls, and structural elements per drawings.
• Verify levels, coordinates, and elevations before construction.
• Carry out as-built surveys and prepare accurate drawings.

Skills

Total Station

GPS GNSS

Site survey

Quality control

Education

BSc in Surveying

Tools

Auto Level

Civil 3D

Laser Level

Job description

We are seeking an experienced strong Land Surveyor strong to support the successful execution of high-rise building projects The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing survey control setting out structural and architectural works verifying levels and coordinates conducting as-built surveys and ensuring all survey activities are carried out accurately in accordance with approved drawings project specifications and quality standards The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge of surveying principles experience with high-rise construction projects and proficiency in modern surveying equipment and software strong

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control points benchmarks and reference points for the project
• Set out building grids columns foundations walls core walls lift shafts and other structural elements in accordance with approved drawings
• Verify excavation levels foundation layouts pile locations and structural coordinates before construction activities commence
• Transfer control points and building coordinates accurately from the ground floor to upper floors using appropriate surveying techniques
• Check and verify the alignment plumbness verticality and levels of structural elements during all stages of construction
• Carry out as-built surveys and prepare accurate as-built drawings for completed works
• Coordinate with Project Engineers Site Engineers Consultants and Subcontractors regarding survey requirements and construction activities
• Operate and maintain surveying instruments including strong Total Station Auto Level Digital Level GPS GNSS and Laser Level strong
• Ensure all survey work complies with approved shop drawings project specifications contract requirements and applicable industry standards
• Monitor structural movement settlement and deformation where required by the project
• Record maintain and update survey data field notes calculations and survey reports
• Verify dimensions coordinates and levels before concrete pouring and other critical construction activities
• Identify report and assist in resolving discrepancies between site conditions and approved drawings
• Assist with quantity measurements earthwork calculations and excavation volume computations when required
• Ensure surveying instruments are calibrated maintained and functioning correctly
• Follow all Company Health Safety and Environmental HSE policies and procedures while carrying out survey activities
• Participate in technical coordination meetings and provide survey-related support throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaise with government authorities and external survey agencies for boundary verification approvals and statutory requirements where necessary
• Provide accurate setting-out for architectural MEP facade landscaping and finishing works during later stages of the project
• Maintain complete and organized survey documentation for project records and final handover

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a Land Surveyor, with at least 3 years on high-rise building projects.
• GCC/UAE construction experience is preferred.
• Experience in structural, architectural, and MEP setting-out works.
• Familiarity with project specifications, shop drawings, and quality requirements.