Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 111,600 - 156,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work on major infrastructure projects

Gain exposure to advanced microtunneling

Long-term career growth opportunities

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is hiring a Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects in Dubai, UAE. This role involves ensuring precise survey control and alignment verification for critical infrastructure developments.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years of surveying experience, particularly in stormwater drainage and microtunneling. Additionally, RTA approval is mandatory. Join us to work on major utility projects and advance your career in a prestigious consultancy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in surveying and setting-out for infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in stormwater drainage, deep pipeline systems, and microtunneling works.
• RTA approval and certification for Microtunneling Works is mandatory.
• Excellent mathematical accuracy and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, control, and setting‑out surveys for stormwater drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Establish, verify, and maintain control points, benchmarks, reference grids, and survey datums.
• Perform precise horizontal and vertical measurements for pipe inverts, tunnel drives, shafts, and alignment routes.
• Ensure all field operations comply with health, safety, and project quality assurance procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GPS surveying systems

Total Station operations

Infrastructure setting-out

Microtunneling alignment monitoring

Stormwater drainage surveying

As-built verification

Coordinate systems and datum control

Vertical alignment and invert level checking

Survey reporting and certification

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects

Job Snapshot

Role: Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Experience: Minimum 7 years

Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects hiring opportunity in Dubai, UAE within the Civil Engineering sector for professionals experienced in stormwater drainage, microtunneling, and utility infrastructure works. This role is essential for ensuring precise survey control, setting‑out accuracy, alignment verification, and compliance with RTA, DM, and DEWA standards across major infrastructure construction projects.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Salary: 10,000–14,000 monthly (estimated; confirm with employer)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Context

The Land Surveyor plays a critical role in delivering accurate measurements and alignment control for infrastructure developments involving deep pipelines, shafts, and microtunneling systems. This position supports successful project execution by maintaining technical precision, validating contractor work, and ensuring all survey activities align with approved drawings and authority regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, control, and setting‑out surveys for stormwater drainage and infrastructure projects
• Establish, verify, and maintain control points, benchmarks, reference grids, and survey datums
• Review approved drawings, alignment data, and coordinate systems to ensure compliance with project standards
• Perform precise horizontal and vertical measurements for pipe inverts, tunnel drives, shafts, and alignment routes
• Carry out as‑built surveys and verify contractor as‑built drawings for technical accuracy
• Monitor microtunneling drive alignments and breakthrough coordinates within approved tolerances
• Maintain accurate survey field books, digital records, and project survey documentation
• Coordinate with contractors and supervision teams to resolve survey discrepancies and on‑site deviations
• Verify and certify survey results for progress reports, interim payment measurements, and executed works
• Participate in pre‑construction and progress meetings to provide technical survey input
• Ensure all field operations comply with health, safety, and project quality assurance procedures
• Calibrate and maintain Total Station, GPS, and other survey instruments
• Support testing, commissioning, and final handover by verifying completed levels and coordinates

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of experience in surveying and setting‑out for infrastructure projects
• Strong experience in stormwater drainage, deep pipeline systems, and microtunneling works
• RTA approval and certification for Microtunneling Works is mandatory
• RTA or Dubai Municipality approval is mandatory
• Strong knowledge of RTA, DM, and DEWA standards for infrastructure and utility projects
• Experience in Dubai construction projects and UAE engineering standards is highly preferred
• Excellent mathematical accuracy and strong problem‑solving skills
• Good physical fitness and readiness for active fieldwork operations

Skills Set

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• GPS surveying systems
• Total Station operations
• Infrastructure setting‑out
• Microtunneling alignment monitoring
• Stormwater drainage surveying
• As‑built verificationCoordinate systems and datum control
• Vertical alignment and invert level checking
• Survey reporting and certification

Why Join Us

• Work on major infrastructure and utility projects shaping Dubai's future development
• Join a globally recognized consultancy with strong technical leadership in engineering and surveying
• Gain direct exposure to advanced microtunneling and underground utility projects
• Collaborate with senior engineers, contractors, and government authority teams
• Build long‑term career growth in one of the region's most active civil engineering sectors