Land Surveyor - Infrastructure and Utilities

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 123,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor for infrastructure and utilities projects in Dubai. You will supervise survey activities, verify coordinates and levels, manage field records, and support as-built documentation across major infrastructure programs.

The role requires 8+ years of regional experience, proficiency with total stations, GPS, CAD and field surveys, and strong coordination with clients and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree in Land Surveying or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 8 years of regional experience on infrastructure and utility projects.
• At least 4 years with an engineering consultancy.
• Proficient with total stations, GPS, data collectors, CAD and specialist survey software.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate design into field controls.
• Clear communication with engineers, contractors, management and site personnel.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications and documents for survey activities.
• Supervise surveying works in infrastructure and utilities construction.
• Perform land surveys, field measurements and geodetic calculations.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and engineers to establish survey requirements.
• Verify setting-out coordinates, lines, levels and elevations.
• Prepare field sketches and survey information for teams.
• Maintain accurate field books, records and documentation.
• Use CAD and survey software to process field data.
• Assist in producing as-built drawings from verified data.
• Ensure compliance with safety and project procedures.

Skills

Land surveying

Infrastructure surveying

Utility surveying

Construction surveying

Field surveys

Geodetic calculations

Setting-out

Level verification

Coordinate control

Survey control

Utility location verification

Total station

GPS surveying

Data collectors

Survey software

CAD software

Construction drawings

Technical document review

Field measurements

Quantity measurement

As-built surveys

As-built drawings

Survey sketches

Field books

Survey calculations

Construction alignment

Elevation checks

Site supervision

Infrastructure construction

Utility construction

Contractor coordination

Client coordination

Construction sequencing

Survey documentation

Record management

Education

Diploma or associate degree in Land Surveying

Tools

Total stations

GPS equipment

Data collectors

CAD software

Survey software

Job description

Land Surveyor - Infrastructure and Utilities Job Snapshot

Role: Land Surveyor - Infrastructure and Utilities

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Land Surveyor - Infrastructure and Utilities in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity supporting field surveying, setting-out, level verification, utility coordination, and as-built documentation across major infrastructure projects. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced Land Surveyor to supervise survey activities, verify construction coordinates and levels, maintain accurate field records, support measurement of completed works, and ensure surveying operations comply with approved drawings, specifications, safety procedures, and project requirements.

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Salary: 11000-17000

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Land Surveyor will provide essential geometric control for infrastructure and utility construction by confirming that site works are positioned, measured, and recorded accurately throughout the project lifecycle. The role combines field surveying, geodetic calculations, setting-out checks, service location verification, quantity measurement, and survey documentation. Accurate field control will help prevent alignment errors, protect existing utilities, support construction progress and provide reliable records for project completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents relevant to assigned survey activities.
• Supervise surveying works associated with infrastructure and utility construction.
• Perform land surveys, field measurements, and required geodetic calculations.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, engineers, and construction teams to establish survey requirements.
• Complete assigned survey activities in accordance with project schedules, manpower allowances, and cost targets.
• Verify setting-out coordinates, construction lines, levels, and elevations before work proceeds.
• Check existing service locations and support measures required to protect utilities during construction.
• Prepare field sketches and supporting survey information for construction and engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate field books, calculations, coordinate records, sketches, and survey documentation.
• Measure completed construction works when quantity verification is required.
• Confirm that field measurements correspond with approved drawings and project control information.
• Operate total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, and other surveying instruments used for construction control.
• Use CAD and survey software to process, review, and document field information.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings using verified final survey data.
• Check completed works against design alignments, levels, and specified geometric requirements.
• Identify discrepancies between construction conditions and approved survey information and report them promptly.
• Coordinate survey activities with inspectors, engineers, and contractor personnel to avoid delays to site operations.
• Observe established site safety procedures while conducting field measurements.
• Participate in health and safety activities as required by the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
• Maintain safe working practices when operating within active construction areas.
• Support orderly filing and retrieval of survey records required for project verification and handover.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold a diploma or associate degree in Land Surveying or an equivalent technical qualification. A minimum of 8 years of regional experience is required on infrastructure and utility projects. Applicants should have at least 4 years of professional experience gained with an engineering consultancy firm. Practical experience using total stations, GPS equipment, data collectors, CAD applications, and specialist survey software is required. Candidates should be confident in construction setting-out, level verification, coordinate control, service location checks, geodetic calculations, and field measurement procedures. Working knowledge of infrastructure construction sequences and established industry work procedures will be advantageous. The role requires the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation accurately and translate design information into reliable field controls. Applicants should communicate clearly with engineers, contractors, management, and site personnel. Good written and spoken English is required. Candidates must be available to attend in-person interviews when requested.

Skills Set

• Land surveying
• Infrastructure surveying
• Utility surveying
• Construction surveying
• Field surveys
• Geodetic calculations
• Setting-out
• Level verification
• Coordinate control
• Survey control
• Utility location verification
• Existing services
• Total station
• GPS surveying
• Data collectors
• Survey software
• CAD software
• Construction drawings
• Technical document review
• Field measurements
• Quantity measurement
• As-built surveys
• As-built drawings
• Survey sketches
• Field books
• Survey calculations
• Construction alignment
• Elevation checks
• Site supervision
• Infrastructure construction
• Utility construction
• Contractor coordination
• Client coordination
• Construction sequencing
• Survey documentation
• Record management
• Site safety
• HSE compliance
• Consultancy experience
• Dubai infrastructure projects

Why Join Us

Dubai's continuing investment in roads, utilities, drainage networks, and urban infrastructure creates sustained demand for survey professionals capable of maintaining accurate construction control across complex project environments. This position offers broad involvement in field verification, setting-out, measurement, utility coordination, and as-built documentation, providing direct influence over construction accuracy and project acceptance. Parsons Corporation offers experienced surveyors the opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering and construction supervision teams on large-scale infrastructure assignments. The role supports continued professional development in advanced field surveying, digital survey workflows, infrastructure coordination, and consultancy-based project delivery.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and technology organization delivering transportation, infrastructure, and urban development programs. Its UAE teams provide engineering, surveying, construction supervision, project management, and technical services across roads, utilities, drainage systems, and major civil infrastructure projects.