Land Surveyor - Infrastructure

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai is seeking a Land Surveyor for an impactful role in the Civil Engineering sector. You will conduct field surveys and support vital infrastructure projects through precise surveying tasks and effective coordination with clients.

The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Land Surveying and at least 8 years of experience, including 4 in a consultancy. Join us to enhance project quality and site safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure and utilities projects.
• At least 4 years of experience in a consultancy firm is required.
• Strong practical knowledge of land surveying and field surveying.
• Experience using CAD software and survey software.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and technical documents before starting survey activities.
• Supervise survey-related works and support field execution.
• Perform land surveys and geodetic calculations.
• Coordinate with clients to determine project survey requirements.
• Check setting-out points and levels for construction accuracy.
• Maintain complete survey records and documentation.

Skills

Land surveying

Field surveying

Infrastructure surveying

Utilities surveying

Setting-out works

Level checking

Geodetic calculations

Survey supervision

Total station

GPS equipment

Data collectors

Survey software

CAD software

As-built drawings

Field sketches

Survey records

Field books

Services location verification

Utility protection

Construction sequence knowledge

Site safety

Work measurement

Contractor coordination

Client coordination

English communication

Education

Diploma or associate degree in Land Surveying

Tools

Total station

GPS equipment

Data collectors

CAD software

Survey software

Job description

Overview

Role: Land Surveyor - Infrastructure
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Experience: Minimum 8 years of infrastructure and utilities surveying experience, including 4 years in a consultancy firm
Job Type: Full-time

Land Surveyor - Infrastructure is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced surveying professional who can perform field surveys, setting-out works, geodetic calculations, utilities verification, and as-built drawing support for infrastructure and utilities projects. This role requires a detail-oriented surveyor with strong experience using total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, CAD software, and survey software while supporting safe and accurate site execution.

Role Context

The Land Surveyor - Infrastructure will support Parsons by carrying out accurate survey activities as part of a field survey crew on infrastructure and utilities works. The role contributes to project quality, construction accuracy, and site safety by reviewing drawings, checking levels, verifying services locations, maintaining field records, preparing sketches, supporting as-built documentation, and coordinating survey requirements with clients and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Review drawings, technical documents, and work-related information before starting survey activities.
• Supervise survey-related works and support accurate field execution across infrastructure and utilities project areas.
• Perform land surveys, field surveys, setting-out works, level checks, and geodetic calculations.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors to determine, verify, and clarify project survey requirements.
• Complete assigned surveying tasks within approved schedules, man-hour plans, and cost requirements.
• Check setting-out points, levels, alignments, services locations, and site references to support construction accuracy.
• Ensure existing services and utilities are identified and protected during survey and construction activities.
• Prepare sketches, field notes, calculations, and supporting documents required for site survey work.
• Maintain complete survey records including field books, sketches, measurements, calculations, and survey data.
• Measure completed work when required and assist project teams with quantity or progress verification.
• Observe site safety procedures and support safe working practices during all field survey activities.
• Assist in preparing and checking as-built drawings based on verified field information.
• Participate positively in health and safety matters as directed by the Resident Engineer and project safety representative.
• Use CAD software, survey software, total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment for field and office survey tasks.
• Perform additional responsibilities related to surveying and site support when assigned by the project team.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or associate degree in Land Surveying or an equivalent discipline is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure and utilities projects.
• At least 4 years of experience in a consultancy firm is required.
• Strong practical knowledge of land surveying, field surveying, setting-out, levels, geodetic calculations, and site measurements.
• Experience using CAD software, survey software, total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment.
• Working knowledge of construction sequences and standard industry work procedures will be preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically with management, contractors, engineers, and site staff.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate survey records and field documentation.
• Commitment to safe work practices and site health and safety procedures.
• Ability to attend in-person interviews when required.

Skills Set

• Land surveying
• Field surveying
• Infrastructure surveying
• Utilities surveying
• Setting-out works
• Level checking
• Geodetic calculations
• Survey supervision
• Total station
• GPS equipment
• Data collectors
• Survey software
• CAD software
• As-built drawings
• Field sketches
• Survey records
• Field books
• Services location verification
• Utility protection
• Construction sequence knowledge
• Site safety
• Work measurement
• Contractor coordination
• Client coordination
• English communication

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers a strong site-based surveying role within Dubai's Civil Engineering and infrastructure sector, with involvement in utilities and construction supervision activities. The position is well suited for a surveyor who wants to contribute to accurate field delivery, safe construction practices, reliable documentation, and high-quality infrastructure project execution.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, infrastructure, and technology company delivering design, consulting, project management, and technical services across transportation, buildings, utilities, environmental, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors. In Dubai and across the Middle East, Parsons supports major public and private sector projects with innovative engineering solutions that improve mobility, safety, resilience, sustainability, and long-term infrastructure performance.