Senior Land Surveyor

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Dubai seeks an experienced Senior Land Surveyor to oversee surveying operations for a major bridge project. The candidate must have over 10 years in land surveying, primarily within the UAE, and proven knowledge of RTA standards. Responsibilities include leading survey activities, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. This full-time role does not offer remote work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in land surveying with at least 5 years on bridge or infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Proven experience working on RTA bridge or road projects.
• Strong skills in using total stations, GPS, GNSS, digital levels, and data collectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all land surveying activities for the bridge project.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and RTA representatives.
• Prepare and validate survey reports, drawings, and field data.

Skills

RTA standards approvals

Total Stations

GPS

GNSS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Leica Geo Office

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

GNSS

Digital levels

Data collectors

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Land Surveyor to lead surveying operations for a major bridge construction project in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with RTA standards approvals and documentation processes and will ensure the precise execution of all surveying activities to support construction and infrastructure alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all land surveying activities for the bridge project in accordance with RTA standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and RTA representatives to ensure timely and accurate delivery of survey data.
• Conduct topographic, boundary and construction layout surveys for bridges, roads and related structures.
• Prepare and validate survey reports, drawings, as-built documentation and field data in line with RTA submission requirements.
• Utilize total stations, GPS/GNSS and other advanced surveying equipment to gather accurate geospatial data.
• Monitor and maintain control points, benchmarks and coordinate systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review project drawings, site plans and engineering documents to identify survey requirements.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality control procedures during all field survey operations.
• Supervise junior surveyors and survey crews ensuring adherence to quality and project timelines.
• Liaise regularly with RTA inspection teams and ensure all deliverables meet approval requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in land surveying with at least 5 years on bridge or infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Proven experience working on RTA bridge or road projects with full understanding of RTA standards, regulations and approval workflows.
• Proficient in survey software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Geo Office or similar platforms.
• Strong skills in using Total Stations, GPS, GNSS, digital levels and data collectors.
• Familiarity with local geodetic coordinate systems and datum transformations used in Dubai.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with strong reporting abilities.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g. SSSI, RICS or similar) is an advantage.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full-time