Senior Land Surveyor

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an experienced Senior Land Surveyor to lead surveying operations on a major bridge construction project in Dubai. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with RTA standards approvals and documentation processes, and oversee all land surveying activities. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in land surveying, and proficiency in relevant surveying software like AutoCAD. This is a full-time role with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in land surveying.
• At least 5 years on bridge or infrastructure projects in the UAE.
• Experience with RTA bridge or road projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee land surveying activities for the bridge project.
• Coordinate with engineers and RTA representatives.
• Conduct topographic and construction layout surveys.

Skills

RTA standards approvals

Survey software proficiency

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS usage

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Leica Geo Office

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