Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Surveying

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Land Surveyor to carry out and coordinate surveying activities for infrastructure and transportation projects. The role involves establishing the location and characteristics of natural features and built assets, reviewing field measurements, managing survey information, verifying data accuracy, and producing reliable plots, maps and technical reports.

The position requires an experienced surveying professional who can work with limited

Qualifications

• Experience in land surveying for infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in handling survey instruments and data verification.
• Ability to prepare plots, maps and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys to establish location of natural features and structures.
• Review field information and verify measurements for accuracy.
• Operate surveying instruments and manage survey data for project deliverables.

Skills

Land surveying

Electronic distance measurement

Survey instrumentation

Field data review

Boundary research

Tools

Land-information computer systems

Plot and map software

Job description

Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Surveying Job Snapshot

Role: Land Surveyor

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Experience: Experienced professional; specific years not stated

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Land Surveyor in Dubai, UAE to carry out and coordinate surveying activities for infrastructure and transportation projects. The role involves establishing the location and characteristics of natural features and constructed assets, reviewing field measurements, managing survey information, verifying data accuracy, investigating boundary evidence, and producing reliable plots, maps, and technical reports. The position requires an experienced surveying professional capable of working with limited instruction on routine assignments and addressing problems of varied scope.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Surveying Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys to establish the location of natural features and human-made structures.
• Perform surveying activities involving surface, underground, and underwater features where required.
• Use electronic distance-measuring equipment and other surveying instruments.
• Review field information produced by survey teams.
• Assess measurements of distances, directions, and angles between survey points.
• Review elevations of points, lines, and contours.
• Verify surveying information relating to features on, above, and below the earth 's surface.
• Record survey results accurately and maintain reliable supporting information.

Survey Data and Land Information

Operate and manage land-information computer systems used to support surveying activities. The role includes storing survey data, retrieving and reviewing information, making relevant inquiries, and producing plots and reports. Survey information must be checked for accuracy before being incorporated into project records and deliverables.

Boundary Research and Analysis

• Research relevant legal records.
• Examine available evidence of previous boundaries.
• Analyze survey and historical information to determine boundary locations.
• Review measurements and supporting records for consistency.
• Apply professional surveying judgment when evaluating boundary information.
• Document survey findings for subsequent technical use.

Survey Deliverables

• Prepare accurate plots, maps, and reports based on verified field information and survey data.

The Land Surveyor will ensure recorded results clearly represent surveyed conditions and provide dependable information for engineering, construction, and project requirements.

Professional Responsibilities

The position normally receives limited instruction for routine assignments and general direction for new work. As an experienced professional with a full understanding of the surveying specialization, the Land Surveyor will independently address technical matters and problems of diverse scope within assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience

The source does not specify an educational qualification, professional certification, or minimum number of years of experience. The position requires an experienced surveying professional with practical knowledge of land surveying methods, electronic distance-measuring equipment, survey instruments, land-information computer systems, boundary research, field measurement review, data verification, and preparation of survey plots, maps, and reports.

Technical Capabilities

• Land surveying.
• Electronic distance measurement.
• Survey instrumentation.
• Field survey data review.
• Distance and direction measurement.
• Angle and elevation verification.
• Lines and contours.
• Land-information computer systems.
• Survey data management.
• Boundary research and analysis.
• Survey accuracy verification.
• Plot and map preparation.
• Technical survey reporting.

Why Join AECOM

AECOM provides opportunities to contribute to infrastructure projects alongside a global network of planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, program managers, and construction professionals. Its training and development programs are designed to expand technical expertise and professional capabilities. Depending on employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and an employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. Its capabilities cover the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design, and engineering through program and construction management. AECOM has a global team of more than 50000 professionals and reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.