Land Surveyor

Rakhat Construction; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakhat Construction is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to support accurate setting-out, alignment and level control on high-rise tower projects in the UAE. You will ensure work aligns with approved drawings and specifications, managing control points, benchmarks and level checks on active sites.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong expertise with Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus the ability to interpret IFC/shop drawings and coordinate

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a main contractor.
• Proven experience on high-rise tower projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of setting-out, grids, benchmarks, levels and verticality checks.
• Proficiency with Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Conduct setting-out surveys for foundations, columns, walls, slabs, cores and other structural elements.
• Establish and maintain benchmarks, control points, grid lines and reference levels.
• Perform verticality, alignment, level, coordinate and elevation checks for high-rise structures.
• Review IFC and shop drawings to ensure accurate survey execution.
• Verify dimensions and levels against drawings and report discrepancies.

Skills

Total Station

Auto Level

GPS/GNSS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

IFC interpretation

Coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Station

Auto Level

GPS/GNSS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Land Surveyor with a strong background in high-rise tower construction to support accurate setting-out, alignment, and level control across active project sites. The ideal candidate will ensure all structural and architectural works are executed precisely in accordance with approved drawings and project specifications. High-rise surveying roles typically require expertise in control points, benchmarks, verticality checks, and construction tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct setting-out surveys for foundations, columns, walls, slabs, cores, and other structural elements.
• Establish and maintain benchmarks, control points, grid lines, and reference levels.
• Perform verticality, alignment, level, coordinate, and elevation checks for high-rise structures.
• Review approved IFC and shop drawings to ensure accurate execution of survey activities.
• Verify dimensions, levels, and alignments against approved drawings and report discrepancies promptly.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain surveying instruments, including Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, and related equipment.
• Maintain accurate field records, survey reports, daily logs, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, QA/QC, Planning, Project Management, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Support quantity measurements, inspections, and resolution of site-related technical issues.
• Ensure all survey activities comply with project specifications, safety requirements, and company procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a main contractor.
• Proven experience on high-rise tower projects is essential.
• Strong knowledge of building setting-out, structural surveying, grid systems, benchmarks, levels, coordinates, and verticality checks.
• Proficiency in Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, AutoCAD, and preferably Civil 3D.
• Ability to interpret IFC, shop, structural, and architectural drawings.
• Familiarity with construction tolerances, as-built surveys, and quality-control procedures.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills.
• UAE experience is preferred; immediate joiners are an advantage.