Land Surveyor - Roads, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
AECOM Corporation
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Job summary
AECOM is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor in Dubai to support road construction, utilities, drainage, and infrastructure projects. You will carry out land and engineering surveys, establish control points, verify alignments and elevations, and ensure setting-out complies with drawings and specs.
The role requires a minimum of seven years in land surveying, including five on infrastructure/road projects for private developers or major contractors.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of professional land surveying experience.
- At least 5 years on infrastructure and road construction projects.
- Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related field.
- Experience with setting-out and control points.
- Familiarity with local authority requirements and standards.
Responsibilities
- Carry out land and engineering surveys per drawings and specs.
- Establish, verify, and maintain survey control points and benchmarks.
- Verify road alignments, chainages, elevations and construction levels.
- Conduct topographical, boundary, route, and as-built surveys.
- Prepare survey reports and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate surveying activities with site engineers, inspectors, and contractors.
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Job Snapshot - Role: Land Surveyor - Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Civil Engineering - Function: Surveying - Experience: Minimum 7 years, including at least 5 years on infrastructure and road construction projects - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
AECOM is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to support road construction, utility networks, drainage systems, and associated infrastructure projects in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Land Surveyor will be responsible for carrying out land and engineering surveys, establishing survey control points, verifying construction alignments and elevations, and ensuring that setting-out activities comply with approved engineering drawings and project specifications. The role involves conducting topographical, boundary, construction, and as-built surveys for roads, drainage networks, sewerage systems, water supply, irrigation, and other utility installations. The successful candidate will work closely with site engineers, inspectors, construction teams, and utility contractors to maintain surveying accuracy throughout construction and project handover. Candidates must have a minimum of seven years of experience as a Land Surveyor, including at least five years working on infrastructure and road construction projects for private developers or major contractors.
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- 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
- Land Surveying and Site Control
- Carry out land and engineering surveys in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and surveying requirements.
- Establish, verify, and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and reference levels at project sites.
- Conduct topographical, boundary, and setting-out surveys for infrastructure and utility construction works.
- Verify existing ground conditions and compare actual site levels with approved design information.
- Check survey coordinates, elevations, alignments, and reference levels for accuracy.
- Identify discrepancies between existing site conditions and approved engineering drawings.
- Communicate surveying concerns and technical discrepancies to the relevant engineering personnel.
- Road and Infrastructure Setting-Out
- Perform setting-out surveys for roads, drainage networks, sewerage systems, water supply, irrigation, and associated infrastructure installations.
- Verify road alignments, chainages, elevations, gradients, and construction levels against approved drawings.
- Monitor road cross-sections and longitudinal profiles during construction.
- Conduct detailed surveys for excavation, trenching, pipe laying, and associated civil engineering works.
- Verify the positioning and levels of manholes, chambers, and related infrastructure structures.
- Support construction teams in maintaining accurate alignments and elevations throughout project execution.
- Ensure setting-out activities comply with approved construction requirements and project specifications.
- Utility Network Surveys
- Conduct surveying activities for underground utility networks and associated infrastructure.
- Coordinate with utility contractors to verify existing underground services and proposed utility alignments.
- Carry out setting-out and verification surveys for drainage, sewerage, water supply, and irrigation networks.
- Check coordinates, levels, and alignments for utility installation works.
- Verify excavation and trenching measurements against approved construction drawings.
- Identify potential discrepancies affecting underground utility positioning.
- Assist construction teams in resolving survey-related issues associated with utility installations.
- Construction Verification and Quality Control
- Verify construction measurements, levels, and alignments against approved engineering and Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings.
- Monitor surveying accuracy during infrastructure construction activities.
- Identify deviations between actual site conditions and approved project designs.
- Support site engineers and inspectors in verifying completed construction works.
- Assist in resolving technical discrepancies relating to survey measurements and construction levels.
- Ensure surveying activities follow approved method statements, project specifications, and applicable authority requirements.
- Maintain accurate measurement records to support inspection and construction verification.
- Topographical and As-Built Surveys
- Conduct topographical and route surveys to establish accurate information about existing site conditions.
- Carry out as-built surveys for completed roads, drainage systems, utility networks, and associated infrastructure installations.
- Record actual construction coordinates, alignments, levels, and elevations.
- Prepare survey information required for as-built drawings and project documentation.
- Verify that completed survey records accurately reflect installed infrastructure.
- Support the preparation of final as-built submissions for project completion and handover.
- Maintain organized survey documentation for inspection, verification, and future reference.
- Survey Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Operate surveying instruments, including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, Auto Levels, and Digital Levels.
- Use appropriate instruments to obtain accurate field measurements and construction reference data.
- Ensure surveying equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
- Conduct equipment checks to support measurement accuracy and reliability.
- Identify equipment-related issues that may affect surveying results.
- Maintain surveying instruments in accordance with applicable operating and maintenance requirements.
- Survey Reporting and Documentation
- Prepare and submit survey reports, field records, level books, and as-built drawings.
- Maintain accurate records of survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels.
- Document setting-out measurements and construction verification results.
- Record discrepancies identified during surveying and construction activities.
- Organize surveying documentation for inspection, review, and project reporting.
- Support the preparation of final survey records required for project completion and handover.
- Ensure surveying information remains accurate, complete, and accessible throughout the project.
- Coordination and Technical Support
- Coordinate surveying activities with site engineers, inspectors, construction teams, and utility contractors.
- Support accurate setting-out and construction activities through timely surveying information.
- Assist in identifying and resolving survey-related technical issues during construction.
- Communicate discrepancies between approved drawings and actual site conditions.
- Work with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams to address surveying requirements.
- Support the management of survey personnel and coordination of assigned surveying activities.
- Maintain effective communication with project stakeholders regarding surveying progress and technical concerns.
Diploma or Bachelor 's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience as a Land Surveyor.
- At least 5 years of experience on infrastructure and road construction projects for private developers or major contractors.
- Proven experience conducting topographical, route, construction, and as-built surveys.
- Experience surveying roads, drainage networks, utility corridors, and associated infrastructure works.
- Strong knowledge of road alignment setting-out and construction level verification.
- Experience conducting utility corridor surveys and supporting underground infrastructure installations.
- Practical experience with earthworks quantity calculations and survey reporting.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and IFC construction documentation.
- Ability to coordinate surveying activities with engineering and construction teams.
- Familiarity with local authority requirements and standards applicable to road and infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing survey teams and maintaining accurate setting-out and as-built records.
- Land, topographical, boundary, route, and construction surveying.
- Establishment and verification of survey control points and benchmarks.
- Road alignment, chainage, gradient, and elevation verification.
- Road cross-section and longitudinal profile surveys.
- Setting-out for roads, drainage, sewerage, water supply, and irrigation networks.
- Underground utility alignment and construction level verification.
- Excavation, trenching, and pipe installation surveying.
- Earthworks quantity calculations.
- Preparation of construction survey reports and as-built documentation.
- Interpretation of approved engineering drawings and IFC drawings.
- Operation of Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, Auto Levels, and Digital Levels.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Geo Office, or equivalent surveying software.
- Knowledge of surveying equipment maintenance and calibration.
- Understanding of applicable infrastructure surveying standards and local authority requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate field measurements.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to identify discrepancies between design drawings and actual site conditions.
- Strong communication and coordination skills when working with engineers, inspectors, and contractors.
- Ability to manage surveying activities and coordinate survey teams.
- Sound technical judgment when verifying construction levels and alignments.
- Strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate survey records and documentation.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary infrastructure construction teams.
- Commitment to meeting approved project specifications and surveying requirements.
AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
Employees have access to technical expertise, professional development resources, and training programs designed to strengthen their capabilities and support career progression.
- medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, paid time off, leave arrangements, voluntary benefits, well-being resources, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plans, and employee stock purchase opportunities.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to address complex infrastructure challenges and develop innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions. Its multidisciplinary teams provide services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management, and construction management. AECOM brings together more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital specialists, and construction management professionals. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
Official Website: aecom.com
Job Reference: J10163539
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa
Career Area: Survey & Estimation
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