Land Surveyor - Civil Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Land Surveyor to support surveying and construction supervision on a large-scale infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. You will establish and verify survey control points, check contractor setting-out activities, and monitor alignments to ensure compliance with drawings and project specifications.

You will coordinate with Resident Engineers and other teams for precise as-built surveys and handover.

Responsibilities

• Establish, verify, and maintain project survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels.
• Review IFC drawings and shop drawings before surveying and setting-out activities.
• Verify setting-out information against approved engineering documentation.
• Check horizontal and vertical alignments, coordinates, gradients, slopes, and offsets.
• Confirm survey reference information aligns with project requirements and contractor settings.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, site conditions, and contractor data.
• Report surveying discrepancies to engineers and supervision personnel.
• Perform and verify setting-out for roads, utilities, pipelines, manholes, and related infrastructure.
• Check surveying data for structures, kerbs, street lighting, and landscaping works.
• Verify excavation levels, formation levels, and finished construction levels.
• Inspect road layer levels and finished elevations against requirements.
• Support with AS-built surveys and project handover activities.
• Maintain accurate field books, survey records, and coordinate schedules.
• Ensure survey instruments are calibrated and maintained according to certificates.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC, HSE, and authority requirements.

Job description

Land Surveyor - Civil Infrastructure Projects Job Snapshot - Role: Land Surveyor - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Surveying - Experience: Not specified - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site

Overview

AECOM is seeking a Land Surveyor to support surveying and construction supervision activities on a large-scale infrastructure development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves carrying out and independently verifying surveying activities to ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, coordinates, alignments, levels, and project specifications. The successful candidate will establish and verify survey control points, check contractor setting-out activities, monitor construction levels and alignments, and maintain accurate survey records throughout project execution. Working alongside Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, discipline engineers, inspectors, contractors, and other surveying teams, the Land Surveyor will support roads, utilities, pipelines, structures, landscaping, and associated infrastructure works. The position also includes verifying as-built surveys, supporting authority inspections, and assisting with final surveying and project handover activities.

Job Details

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

Key Responsibilities

Survey Control and Setting-Out

• Establish, verify, and maintain project survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels.
• Review approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and shop drawings before surveying and setting-out activities.
• Verify setting-out information against approved engineering documentation.
• Check horizontal and vertical alignments, coordinates, gradients, slopes, and offsets.
• Confirm that surveying reference information is accurate and consistent with project requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between approved drawings, site conditions, and contractor setting-out information.
• Report surveying discrepancies to the relevant engineering and construction supervision personnel.

Roads and Infrastructure Surveying

• Perform and verify setting-out activities for roads, utilities, pipelines, manholes, chambers, and associated infrastructure.
• Check surveying information for structures, kerbs, street lighting, and landscaping works.
• Verify excavation levels, formation levels, and finished construction levels.
• Inspect road layer levels and finished road elevations against approved requirements.
• Check pipe invert levels, utility installation coordinates, and relevant alignment information.
• Verify gradients, slopes, and offsets associated with infrastructure construction.
• Support surveying activities across different stages of civil infrastructure development.

Contractor Survey Verification

• Conduct independent survey checks of contractor setting-out activities.
• Verify completed construction works against approved drawings and project coordinates.
• Review contractor surveying information for accuracy and consistency.
• Identify differences between actual site measurements and approved design requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors to clarify surveying observations and discrepancies.
• Provide relevant survey findings to Resident Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, and discipline engineers.
• Support construction supervision teams in verifying the accuracy of completed works.

Existing Utilities and Site Interfaces

• Conduct surveys of existing utilities and infrastructure interfaces.
• Verify tie-in locations and relevant connection points.
• Identify surveying constraints associated with existing site conditions.
• Check coordinates, alignments, and levels where new construction interfaces with existing infrastructure.
• Communicate surveying findings that may affect construction coordination.
• Support engineering teams in reviewing site conditions against approved design information.

Survey Records and Documentation

• Maintain accurate field books, survey records, coordinate schedules, and level records.
• Prepare and organize surveying documentation associated with construction inspections.
• Record relevant measurements and verification results.
• Maintain supporting documentation for survey control points and benchmarks.
• Ensure surveying records are available for engineering reviews and project quality assessments.
• Support accurate recordkeeping throughout construction and handover activities.

Quantity and Measurement Verification

• Verify quantities and measurements where surveying information is required.
• Provide survey measurements to support construction progress assessments.
• Assist relevant project personnel with measurement information required for commercial records.
• Maintain accurate supporting records of verified site measurements.
• Coordinate with engineering and commercial teams when surveying information needs to be provided for project assessments.

As-Built Surveys and Project Handover

• Review and verify as-built surveys against actual completed construction works.
• Check as-built drawings for consistency with verified site measurements.
• Support final surveying activities for roads, utilities, structures, and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with authority inspections and project closeout requirements.
• Participate in surveying activities associated with snagging and final verification.
• Provide relevant surveying documentation for project handover.
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve outstanding surveying discrepancies.

Survey Equipment and Calibration

• Ensure surveying instruments are appropriately maintained and calibrated.
• Verify that surveying equipment is supported by valid calibration certificates.
• Monitor the condition of instruments used for project surveying activities.
• Identify equipment-related concerns that may affect measurement accuracy.
• Support compliance with project requirements for surveying instrument calibration and maintenance.

Quality, Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Conduct surveying activities in accordance with project QA/QC procedures.
• Follow applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements during site surveying.
• Ensure surveying activities comply with relevant authority requirements.
• Maintain accurate records to support project quality verification.
• Report surveying discrepancies and non-compliant measurements to responsible project personnel.
• Coordinate with construction supervision teams to support compliance with approved project specifications.

Project Team Coordination

• Work closely with Resident Engineers and Assistant Resident Engineers.
• Coordinate with discipline engineers, inspectors, contractors, and surveying teams.
• Communicate survey findings and technical observations clearly.
• Support the resolution of surveying issues affecting construction activities.
• Provide measurement and setting-out information required for engineering coordination.
• Participate in relevant site discussions concerning surveying requirements and construction interfaces.

Technical Knowledge and Capabilities

• Establish and verify survey control points, benchmarks, and reference levels.
• Interpret approved IFC drawings and shop drawings for surveying purposes.
• Check coordinates, horizontal and vertical alignments, gradients, and elevations.
• Perform and verify setting-out for civil infrastructure and utility works.
• Assess excavation levels, road formation levels, and pipe invert levels.
• Conduct independent verification of contractor surveying activities.
• Maintain accurate survey field books and coordinate records.
• Review as-built surveys against completed construction works.
• Verify site measurements used for progress and commercial assessments.
• Follow project QA/QC, HSE, and applicable authority requirements.
• Monitor surveying instrument calibration and supporting documentation.

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between design information and site conditions.
• Effective coordination with engineering, inspection, and contractor teams.
• Organized management of surveying records and field documentation.
• Clear communication of technical findings and observations.
• Ability to support surveying activities across multiple infrastructure disciplines.
• Commitment to accurate construction verification and project quality requirements.

The source job description does not specify a mandatory academic qualification, professional certification, or minimum number of years of experience. The position involves practical land surveying responsibilities across roads, utilities, structures, landscaping, and associated civil infrastructure construction activities.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activity seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Employee Benefits and Professional Development

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and applicable leave arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs and well-being resources.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings arrangements and employee stock purchase plan participation.
• Voluntary benefits and other employee programs.
• Flexible work options where applicable.

Job Reference: J10160513

Business Line: Water Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Quality

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company works with public- and private-sector clients across transportation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental infrastructure. Its multidisciplinary teams develop sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle. With more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, AECOM brings together engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators, construction managers, and other specialists delivering infrastructure projects. AECOM is a Fortune 500 company that reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. The organization supports professional development, collaboration, and equal employment opportunities.

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