Senior Infrastructure Land Surveyor (Abu Dhabi)

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor - Infrastructure to perform field surveys, setting-out, level checks, geodetic calculations, and as-built support for major infrastructure works. The role emphasizes GPS, Total Station, data collectors, CAD tools, and utility verification in stormwater networks and related utilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Diploma or engineering qualification in Surveying or Civil Engineering and a

Qualifications

• Diploma or engineering qualification in surveying, civil engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant land surveying experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong practical experience using GPS, Total Station, data collectors, CAD software, and survey tools.
• Experience supporting stormwater networks, pump stations, utilities, roads, or major civil infrastructure works.
• Good understanding of setting-out, level verification, control points, benchmarks, field calculations, and as-built survey records.
• Ability to read and interpret approved drawings, survey information, construction details, and project specifications.
• Good communication, coordination, and documentation skills for working with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and site teams.
• Strong commitment to HSE compliance, safe work practices, and construction site discipline.
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS platforms, and 3D models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform land surveys, field surveys, geodetic calculations, and survey verification activities for infrastructure construction works.
• Coordinate with contractors and the site supervision team to confirm survey requirements, setting-out data, control points, and field priorities.
• Carry out setting-out activities, level checks, alignment checks, and tolerance verification for ongoing construction activities.
• Verify service locations and support protection of existing utilities during excavation, construction, and installation works.
• Maintain survey control points, benchmarks, reference points, and survey markers in accurate and usable condition.
• Prepare and maintain survey records, including field books, sketches, calculations, survey notes, and measurement data.
• Measure completed works when required to support progress verification, quantity checks, and site documentation.
• Assist in preparing as-built survey information and support the development of accurate as-built drawings.
• Operate GPS, Total Station, data collectors, CAD tools, survey software, and related field equipment.
• Review survey data and coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and contractors to resolve discrepancies or site constraints.
• Support construction supervision for stormwater networks, pump stations, wet utilities, dry utilities, and related infrastructure elements.
• Maintain clear documentation of survey findings, site observations, calculations, and field verification results.
• Follow project HSE procedures and actively support safe work practices during all site survey activities.
• Participate in site safety initiatives and report hazards, access issues, or unsafe conditions where identified.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with land surveying and construction supervision as required by project leadership.

Skills

Land surveying

Field surveying

Geodetic calculations

Setting-out

Level checks

Tolerance verification

Survey control points

Benchmarks

3D model coordination

Stormwater networks

GPS equipment

Total Station

Data collectors

CAD tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GIS platforms

Education

Diploma or engineering qualification in Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Data collectors

CAD software

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

GIS platforms

Job description

Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Land Surveyor - Infrastructure to perform field surveys, setting-out, level checks, geodetic calculations, and as-built support for major infrastructure works. The role emphasizes GPS, Total Station, data collectors, CAD tools, and utility verification in stormwater networks and related utilities.

Ideal candidates will have a Diploma or engineering qualification in Surveying or Civil Engineering and a