Land Surveyor

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced Land Surveyor to join a key Metro project. The role includes witnessing contractor surveys, verifying equipment use for accurate data, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in land surveying, particularly on metro or large infrastructure projects, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a tax-free salary and various benefits including medical insurance and an employee wellbeing program.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• 5-8 years in land surveying, with at least 2 years on metro/rail or large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of geospatial data and metro alignment principles.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Witness the contractor’s land and topographical surveys for metro alignment.
• Verify the proper use of equipment to collect accurate data.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations as per client requirements.

Skills

Land surveying

Civil engineering

Geospatial data knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Geomatics

Tools

GPS equipment

Laser scanning equipment

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Land Surveyor to join one of the key Metro project developments. This role will be part of a PMC/Owner’s Engineer. The PMC surveyor shall ensure the survey works carried out by Contractor by verifying the survey works at project site with key responsibilities as listed below. The role expects prior metro rail experience or similar projects. Experience working in stations, tunnelling etc is preferred.

Your role

• Witness the contractor’s land and topographical surveys for metro alignment, stations, and associated infrastructure.
• Verify the proper use of equipment including GPS and laser scanning equipment to collect accurate data.
• Ensure proper control points and benchmarks are established for construction activities.
• Ensure that the contractors are producing detailed survey reports, drawings, and digital models with ample information are captured for the engineering teams.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, design teams, and contractors to ensure alignment accuracy.
• Monitor and verify construction progress against design specifications.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations are adhered and in accordance with the client requirement.
• Appropriate knowledge of maintenance and calibration of surveying instruments regularly.

About you

• Education: Degree/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Geomatics or equivalent.
• Experience: 5-8 years in land surveying, with at least 2 years on metro/rail or large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of geospatial data and metro alignment principles would be useful.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary project environments.
• Prior experience working in the middle east or UAE would be a plus.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

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