Land Surveyor - Bridge and Infrastructure Works

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai seeks a Land Surveyor for bridge and infrastructure projects. The role involves construction surveying, field measurements, geodetic calculations, and setting-out verification on-site with a survey crew.

Requirements include a Diploma or Associate Degree in Land Surveying and at least eight years' experience in bridge/infrastructure work; UAE consultancy experience is a plus. Strong CAD and surveying software skills and fluent English are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Land Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience in bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in field surveying and geodetic calculations.
• Familiar with CAD and surveying software; knowledge of total stations and GPS.
• Good written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land and field surveys for bridge and infrastructure construction.
• Perform geodetic calculations for accurate site measurements.
• Review construction drawings and technical documentation before surveying tasks.
• Supervise surveying activities and coordinate with crew members.
• Verify setting-out information against approved drawings.
• Check construction levels and reference points on site.
• Prepare field sketches and calculations supporting surveying operations.
• Record field activities and maintain survey documentation.

Skills

Total Station

GPS Surveying

Electronic Data Collectors

CAD software

Surveying software

Geodetic calculations

Field documentation

Setting-out verification

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Land Surveying

Tools

Total Station equipment

GPS receivers

Electronic data collectors

CAD software

Surveying software

Job description

Land Surveyor - Bridge and Infrastructure Works Job Snapshot Role: Land Surveyor - Bridge and Infrastructure Works Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Surveying Experience: Minimum 8 years Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Parsons Corporation is hiring a Land Surveyor in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to perform construction surveying, field measurements, geodetic calculations, and setting-out verification for bridge and infrastructure projects within the Civil Engineering industry. The position requires an experienced surveying professional capable of working with field crews, reviewing engineering drawings, verifying site levels, and maintaining accurate survey documentation. The Land Surveyor will coordinate with contractors and client representatives to ensure surveying activities meet construction requirements, project schedules, and established safety procedures. Candidates must have at least eight years of relevant experience in bridge and infrastructure projects. Previous experience working with an engineering consultancy in the UAE is preferred.

Job Details Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Surveying Salary: Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality: Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement: On-site

Role Context

Accurate surveying information is essential for establishing construction positions, checking levels, verifying completed works, and maintaining reliable engineering records. The Land Surveyor will undertake field surveying assignments as part of a survey crew while supervising relevant survey activities and coordinating technical requirements with project personnel. The position combines practical surveying operations with engineering documentation, construction measurement verification, and field coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Conduct land and field surveys for bridge and infrastructure construction activities.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Perform geodetic calculations required for accurate site measurements.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Review construction drawings and technical documentation before undertaking surveying assignments.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Supervise surveying activities and coordinate fieldwork with survey crew members.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Establish and verify construction measurements against approved engineering information.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Check setting-out positions and construction levels.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Prepare field sketches and calculations supporting surveying operations.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Measure completed construction works when required.
• Field Surveying and Geodetic Measurements - Identify discrepancies in field measurements and communicate findings to relevant engineering personnel.

Construction Setting-Out and Verification

Responsibilities include:

• Verify setting-out information against approved construction drawings.
• Check construction levels and relevant survey reference points.
• Review field conditions affecting surveying activities.
• Coordinate with contractors to clarify measurement and setting-out requirements.
• Support the verification of construction work against project survey information.
• Communicate technical observations to site engineering personnel.

Existing Services and Utility Coordination

• Check the locations of existing services within assigned construction areas.
• Review available utility location information during surveying activities.
• Identify potential conflicts between existing services and proposed construction works.
• Coordinate with relevant project personnel to support the protection of existing utilities.
• Report discrepancies involving service locations and construction survey information.

Survey Documentation and Record Management

• Maintain survey field books containing measurements and observations.
• Prepare and organize survey sketches and supporting calculations.
• Record field activities and relevant technical information.
• Preserve surveying documentation for engineering verification.
• Assist in preparing as-built drawings using confirmed site measurements.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel regarding survey information required for construction records.
• Ensure survey documentation remains accurate and accessible.

Client and Contractor Coordination

• Liaise with client representatives to establish project surveying requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors to verify field measurement needs.
• Communicate surveying information to relevant engineering and construction teams.
• Support resolution of technical queries involving survey measurements.
• Organise assigned surveying activities around construction requirements.
• Maintain effective working relationships with site personnel and surveying teams.

Survey Scheduling and Resource Control

• Complete assigned surveying activities within project schedules.
• Monitor survey work against allocated man-hour and cost budgets.
• Coordinate field activities to support efficient surveying operations.
• Identify potential delays affecting surveying assignments.
• Communicate scheduling or resource concerns to the appropriate project representatives.
• Support the timely completion of survey-related construction requirements.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Observe applicable site safety procedures during field surveying activities.
• Follow safe working practices when operating surveying instruments.
• Participate in health and safety activities as directed by the Resident Engineer and project Safety Representative.
• Maintain awareness of hazards associated with active construction sites.
• Coordinate with construction personnel to conduct surveying activities safely.
• Demonstrate consistent compliance with project safety requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Land Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience in bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of construction surveying and field measurement techniques.
• Experience performing geodetic calculations and setting-out verification.
• Familiarity with CAD software and surveying applications.
• Knowledge or experience operating total stations, electronic data collectors, and GPS surveying equipment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience preparing survey sketches and maintaining field records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to attend in-person interviews.

Preferred Professional Background

Previous experience in the United Arab Emirates is desirable, particularly with an engineering consultancy involved in bridge or infrastructure construction projects. Experience coordinating survey activities with contractors, construction supervision teams, and engineering personnel will be beneficial.

Technical Skills and Surveying Systems

• Total Station Operations Ability to use total stations for construction measurements, setting-out activities, and verification of field positions.
• GPS Surveying Familiarity with GPS equipment and its application to land surveying and construction measurement activities.
• Electronic Data Collection Experience using survey data collectors to record and manage field measurement information.
• CAD and Surveying Software Knowledge of CAD applications and surveying software for reviewing technical drawings and supporting survey documentation.
• Geodetic Calculations Ability to perform surveying calculations and verify field measurement information.
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation Competence in reading construction drawings and identifying the survey information required for assigned works.
• Field Documentation Experience maintaining survey field books, sketches, calculation records, and construction measurement documentation.
• As-Built Survey Support Ability to assist engineering teams in preparing as-built drawings using verified site measurements.

Project Contribution

The Land Surveyor will contribute to construction accuracy by providing reliable field measurements and verifying setting-out information against approved engineering requirements. Through coordinated surveying activities, measurement checks, and accurate documentation, the successful candidate will help construction teams identify discrepancies and maintain dependable survey records. The role also supports project progress by completing field surveying assignments within established schedules and resource allocations.

Professional Opportunities

This position offers practical involvement in bridge and infrastructure construction surveying activities in Dubai. The successful candidate will work with engineering supervision teams, contractors, and survey personnel while applying technical surveying skills to field verification, construction coordination, and project documentation.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, infrastructure, and construction management solutions across transportation and major civil development sectors. Its multidisciplinary teams support construction supervision, surveying coordination, technical engineering, and infrastructure project delivery.