Senior Land Surveyor - Infrastructure and Micro Tunneling - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career growth

Access to advanced surveying technologies

Collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Senior Land Surveyor to join their team in Dubai. This role supports major transportation and underground utility projects, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations and high standards of survey precision.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 7 years of surveying experience, particularly in infrastructure and micro tunneling projects. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to significant engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional land surveying experience.
• Proven experience in roads, infrastructure, micro tunneling, and STP projects.
• Strong knowledge of coordinate systems, datum transformations, and survey calculations.
• Familiarity with UAE surveying regulations and local authority requirements.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive land surveys using GPS and GNSS systems.
• Establish survey control networks, benchmarks, and coordinate systems.
• Perform leveling, traversing, and boundary surveys for construction activities.
• Collect, process, and analyze survey data ensuring compliance with project specifications.
• Prepare detailed survey reports, site layouts, and as-built documentation.

Skills

Advanced GPS and GNSS surveying

Total station and laser level operations

Micro tunneling survey control

Underground utility mapping

AutoCAD and survey data processing

Coordinate system management

Technical documentation and reporting

Multidisciplinary project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics

Professional Land Surveyor certification preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Land Surveyor - Infrastructure and Micro Tunneling at AECOM Dubai supports major transportation and underground utility projects including roads, micro tunneling works, and Sewage Treatment Plant developments. This role ensures accurate survey control, data precision, and compliance with UAE regulations to support safe and efficient infrastructure delivery.

Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Engineering Function: Surveying Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive land surveys using GPS and GNSS systems, total stations, and laser levels
• Establish survey control networks, benchmarks, and coordinate systems for infrastructure and underground utility projects
• Perform leveling, traversing, and boundary surveys to support construction activities
• Carry out site reconnaissance for micro tunneling and STP projects
• Collect, process, and analyze survey data ensuring compliance with project specifications and UAE standards
• Prepare detailed survey reports, site layouts, and as-built documentation using AutoCAD and surveying software
• Monitor underground utilities and existing infrastructure to prevent construction conflicts
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to align surveying outputs with project goals
• Maintain accurate field records, documentation, and audit-ready survey files
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements during field operations

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Geomatics, or related field
• Professional Land Surveyor certification preferred
• Minimum 7 years of professional land surveying experience
• Proven experience in roads, infrastructure, micro tunneling, and STP projects
• Strong knowledge of coordinate systems, datum transformations, and survey calculations
• Familiarity with UAE surveying regulations and local authority requirements
• Valid UAE driving license preferred

Skills Set

• Advanced GPS and GNSS surveying
• Total station and laser level operations
• Micro tunneling survey control
• Underground utility mapping
• AutoCAD and survey data processing
• Coordinate system management
• Technical documentation and reporting
• Multidisciplinary project coordination

Why Join Us

• Contribute to major transportation and infrastructure developments in Dubai
• Work with a globally recognized engineering consultancy
• Access advanced surveying technologies and digital tools
• Structured career growth and technical development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits
• Collaborative environment focused on engineering excellence and safety

About the Company

AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy based in Dubai, delivering innovative, sustainable project solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy. With global expertise and strong local presence, AECOM helps clients build smarter cities and resilient communities across the GCC and beyond.