Quantity Surveyor - Civil

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in energy is currently recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This full-time onshore site position requires expertise in executing site surveys, managing survey teams, and ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards. The role involves planning and executing surveys, coordinating with engineering teams, and utilizing surveying tools effectively to support construction activities. Training and mentoring junior surveyors will also be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing survey teams and conducting site surveys.
• Proficiency in utilizing surveying instruments and tools.
• Ability to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site surveys to support construction and engineering activities.
• Lead and supervise survey teams, assigning tasks and ensuring quality.
• Implement safety protocols during survey activities and manage survey data.

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor as part of our Commercial team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time onshore site based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Objective

Plan and execute site surveys to support construction, installation, and engineering activities with precision and efficiency.

Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and reference systems for accurate layout and alignment of pipelines, structures, and equipment.

Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements in all survey operations.

Lead and supervise survey teams, assigning tasks and ensuring quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Coordinate with engineering, construction, and QA/QC teams to resolve discrepancies and support project execution.

Manage survey data and documentation, including topographic maps, as-built records, and digital models.

Utilize and maintain surveying instruments and tools, ensuring proper calibration and functionality.

Implement safety protocols during survey activities, identifying and mitigating risks related to terrain and equipment.

Support construction progress tracking through regular site measurements and reporting.

Provide technical input during inspections and audits, representing the survey discipline in client and contractor meetings.

Train and mentor junior surveyors, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.

Ensure timely reporting of survey results, deviations, and recommendations to project management.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

About Wood

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to reality.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.