Land Surveyor - Infrastructure, Roads and Utilities

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor for a major infrastructure assignment in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role involves conducting field surveys, geodetic calculations, setting-out, and maintaining survey records to support infrastructure, roads and utilities projects.

The candidate will review drawings, verify site measurements, perform level checks and identify utility locations to protect underground services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in infrastructure, roads and utilities projects.
• Practical proficiency with surveying equipment and CAD/survey software.

Responsibilities

• Perform land and field surveys for infrastructure, roads and utilities construction activities.
• Review engineering drawings and project documents before surveying work.
• Carry out geodetic calculations and verify field measurements.
• Coordinate field surveying with construction personnel and manage setting-out.
• Maintain accurate surveying records and prepare field sketches and as-built documentation.
• Interface with clients and contractors to identify surveying requirements.

Skills

Total Station operation

GPS surveying equipment

Levelling instruments

CAD software

Field surveying

Geodetic calculations

Review drawings

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Surveying

Tools

Total Stations

GPS equipment

Levelling instruments

Survey data collectors

CAD software

Survey software

Job description

Land Surveyor - Infrastructure, Roads and Utilities Job Snapshot - Role: Land Surveyor - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Surveying - Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure, roads and utilities projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site Position Overview Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to join its team on a major infrastructure assignment in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position involves conducting field surveys, performing geodetic calculations, verifying construction setting-out, and maintaining accurate surveying records to support infrastructure, roads and utilities construction. The successful candidate will review engineering drawings, establish and verify site measurements, conduct level checks, and confirm existing utility locations to help protect underground and above-ground services during construction activities. The role also involves operating Total Stations, GPS equipment, levelling instruments and data collectors, preparing field sketches, supporting quantity verification, and contributing to accurate as-built documentation. Candidates must hold a Bachelor 's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying or an equivalent qualification, with at least five years of relevant experience in infrastructure, roads and utilities projects. Practical proficiency in surveying equipment, CAD applications and survey software is essential.

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

Land Surveying and Field Operations

• Perform land and field surveys for infrastructure, roads and utilities construction activities.
• Review relevant engineering drawings and project documentation before conducting survey work.
• Carry out geodetic calculations required for accurate field measurements.
• Supervise survey-related activities on site within the assigned scope.
• Verify survey measurements against applicable project drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate field surveying requirements with construction personnel.
• Complete assigned surveying activities within established schedules, man-hour allocations and cost budgets.

Construction Setting-Out and Level Verification

• Carry out construction setting-out activities in accordance with approved project drawings.
• Perform level checks and verify relevant site elevations.
• Confirm survey positions and measurements required for construction activities.
• Identify discrepancies between field measurements and project documentation.
• Prepare supporting sketches and calculations for setting-out activities.
• Communicate survey findings to relevant project personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of completed setting-out and level verification work.

Existing Utilities and Services Verification

• Verify the locations of existing services and utilities within assigned construction areas.
• Review relevant drawings and survey information concerning existing utility infrastructure.
• Coordinate with contractors to clarify utility location requirements.
• Identify survey discrepancies that could affect existing services.
• Communicate relevant findings to construction supervision personnel.
• Support the protection of existing utilities through accurate field verification and reporting.

Survey Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Operate Total Stations for construction surveying and measurement activities.
• Use GPS equipment for relevant positioning and surveying requirements.
• Perform field measurements using levelling instruments.
• Operate survey data collectors and associated equipment.
• Use CAD and survey software to support field calculations and documentation.
• Maintain surveying equipment in appropriate working condition.
• Handle survey instruments carefully and report equipment-related issues when identified.

Survey Documentation and Technical Records

• Prepare field sketches to support surveying activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate survey field books.
• Record measurements, calculations and relevant survey observations.
• Organize survey data and supporting documentation for project reference.
• Maintain traceable records of completed surveying work.
• Prepare information required for technical verification and reporting.
• Coordinate survey documentation with relevant engineering and construction personnel.

Progress Measurement and Quantity Verification

• Measure completed construction works when required.
• Support verification of work progress through accurate field measurements.
• Provide survey information relevant to quantity verification activities.
• Coordinate with project personnel regarding measurement requirements.
• Maintain supporting records for completed measurement activities.
• Communicate significant measurement discrepancies to relevant team members.

As-Built Surveying and Documentation

• Assist in preparing as-built drawings and supporting survey information.
• Provide field measurements required to document completed construction works.
• Coordinate with engineering and drafting personnel regarding as-built survey requirements.
• Verify relevant site information against completed works.
• Maintain records supporting the preparation of accurate as-built documentation.
• Support the completion of assigned survey deliverables.

Client and Contractor Coordination

• Interface with clients and contractors to identify project surveying requirements.
• Verify survey requirements against relevant project documentation.
• Coordinate surveying activities with site construction teams.
• Communicate field measurements and technical observations clearly.
• Support the resolution of surveying discrepancies and coordination issues.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with project stakeholders.
• Provide timely surveying information to support construction activities.

Site Safety and HSE Compliance

• Follow applicable site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) procedures.
• Observe established safety requirements during field surveying activities.
• Participate in relevant project safety activities.
• Use surveying equipment in accordance with applicable site safety procedures.
• Coordinate with site personnel regarding safety considerations affecting survey work.
• Maintain awareness of field conditions while performing surveying activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor 's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in infrastructure, roads and utilities projects.
• Practical experience conducting land and construction field surveys.
• Strong hands-on experience operating Total Stations.
• Proficiency in using GPS surveying equipment.
• Experience operating levelling instruments and survey data collectors.
• Strong working knowledge of CAD software.
• Experience using surveying software for relevant field and technical activities.
• Ability to review engineering drawings and project documentation.
• Knowledge of construction setting-out and level verification procedures.
• Ability to perform geodetic calculations and maintain accurate survey records.
• Experience preparing field sketches and supporting surveying documentation.
• Good written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors and project personnel.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Working knowledge of construction sequences and standard industry work procedures.
• Previous experience within engineering consultancy or construction supervision environments.

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Land surveying and field measurements.
• Infrastructure construction surveying.
• Roads and utilities surveying.
• Geodetic calculations.
• Construction setting-out.
• Level and elevation verification.
• Existing utility location verification.
• Total Station operation.
• GPS surveying equipment.
• Levelling instruments.
• Survey data collectors.
• CAD software.
• Surveying software.
• Engineering drawing interpretation.
• Field sketches and survey calculations.
• Survey field books and technical records.
• Construction progress measurement.
• Quantity verification support.
• As-built surveying documentation.
• Client and contractor coordination.
• Survey equipment maintenance.
• Survey schedule and resource management.
• Construction site HSE compliance.

Working at Parsons

As a Land Surveyor, you will support a major infrastructure assignment in Abu Dhabi through accurate field measurements, construction setting-out, utility verification and technical surveying documentation. The position provides an opportunity to work with engineering and construction teams while applying surveying instruments, CAD applications and field measurement techniques to infrastructure, roads and utilities projects. You will contribute to construction accuracy, progress verification and as-built documentation while maintaining appropriate surveying records and following project safety requirements.

About Parsons Corporation

Parsons Corporation provides engineering, technical consulting, design and project services across infrastructure and development sectors. Its multidisciplinary teams support planning, engineering coordination, construction supervision and project delivery. The company emphasizes technical expertise, innovation, effective project management and collaborative working practices.

Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.