Land Surveyor - Bridge/Tunnel

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi seeks a Land Surveyor – Bridges/Tunnels to join our infrastructure team. You will perform setting-out and surveying for bridges, tunnels and related works, ensuring accurate alignment, levels, coordinates, and dimensions per drawings and project requirements.

Responsibilities include establishing survey control, carrying out topographic and as-built surveys, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and preparing survey reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in surveying for bridge, tunnel, and major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in construction setting-out, structural works, earthworks, and infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant survey software.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out setting-out and surveying works for bridges, tunnels, and associated infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels.
• Conduct surveys for bridge foundations, piling, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, and other structural elements.
• Carry out tunnel surveys for excavation, structural works, waterproofing, drainage, and associated works.
• Verify line, level, alignment, elevations, dimensions, and coordinates of construction works.
• Conduct topographic, as-built, and verification surveys as required.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, inspectors, Contractor, and engineering team to resolve surveying and setting‑out issues.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and survey requirements.
• Carry out quantity and progress surveys where required.
• Prepare survey reports, records, calculations, and as-built information.
• Review and verify Contractor survey data and submitted survey records.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

Skills

Surveying

Reading drawings

Coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Surveying degree

Geomatics degree

Tools

Total Station

GNSS/GPS

Auto Level

AutoCAD

Job description

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Land Surveyor – Bridges/Tunnels to join our infrastructure project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out surveying and setting‑out activities for bridge, tunnel, and associated infrastructure works, ensuring accurate alignment, levels, coordinates, and dimensions in accordance with approved drawings and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out setting‑out and surveying works for bridges, tunnels, and associated infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels.
• Conduct surveys for bridge foundations, piling, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, decks, and other structural elements.
• Carry out tunnel surveys for excavation, structural works, waterproofing, drainage, and associated works.
• Verify line, level, alignment, elevations, dimensions, and coordinates of construction works.
• Conduct topographic, as-built, and verification surveys as required.
• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, inspectors, Contractor, and engineering team to resolve surveying and setting‑out issues.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings and survey requirements.
• Carry out quantity and progress surveys where required.
• Prepare survey reports, records, calculations, and as-built information.
• Review and verify Contractor survey data and submitted survey records.
• Ensure survey equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in surveying for bridge, tunnel, and major infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in construction setting-out, structural works, earthworks, and infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of Total Station, GNSS/GPS, Auto Level, and other surveying equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and coordinate information.
• Experience preparing as-built surveys and survey reports.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and relevant survey software.
• UAE experience on major infrastructure projects is preferred.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.