Railway Survey Assistant: Field Setting-Out & Alignment

Confidential Careers; Al Ain; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks an Assistant Land Surveyor to support surveying and setting-out for a major railway infrastructure project in the UAE. You will assist with alignment, levels, coordinates and measurements to ensure accurate construction outcomes.

Key tasks include using Total Station, GPS/GNSS and Auto Level, establishing benchmarks, carrying out topographical surveys and checking IFC drawings against survey coordinates. Strong teamwork and immediate availability are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant surveying experience on railway or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in construction surveying and setting-out.
• Railway/metro experience preferred.
• Ability to read survey, civil and alignment drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Availability to join immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Land Surveyor in setting-out and surveying activities for railway and civil works.
• Assist with railway alignment, chainage, levels, coordinates and formation works.
• Support surveying activities for track works, earthworks, roads, drainage, structures, bridges and utilities.
• Operate and assist with Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level and other surveying equipment.
• Establish and check benchmarks, control points and reference coordinates under the direction of the Land Surveyor.
• Assist in carrying out topographical and as-built surveys.
• Take accurate field measurements and maintain survey records and field books.
• Assist in checking construction works against approved IFC drawings and survey coordinates.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Land Surveyors and construction teams to ensure accurate setting-out.
• Report any discrepancies in levels, coordinates, alignment or dimensions to the Senior Surveyor.
• Ensure surveying equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Follow all project HSE, quality and surveying procedures.

Skills

Setting-out

Surveying

Teamwork

Communication

Immediate join

Tools

Total Station

GPS/GNSS

Auto Level

Job description

Confidential Careers seeks an Assistant Land Surveyor to support surveying and setting-out for a major railway infrastructure project in the UAE. You will assist with alignment, levels, coordinates and measurements to ensure accurate construction outcomes.

Key tasks include using Total Station, GPS/GNSS and Auto Level, establishing benchmarks, carrying out topographical surveys and checking IFC drawings against survey coordinates. Strong teamwork and immediate availability are preferred.