Senior Microtunneling Surveyor – Dubai

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Surveyor for Microtunneling Works in Dubai to support stormwater and underground infrastructure projects. You will provide precise survey control, alignment verification, and setting-out operations across deep utility works.

Ideal candidates will have 7–12 years of surveying experience, proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GPS and total stations, and a strong grasp of RTA, Dubai Municipality and DEWA standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in microtunneling and underground infrastructure surveying.
• Familiarity with RTA, Dubai Municipality, and DEWA standards.
• Strong precision, data management, and field reporting.
• Ability to work in confined spaces with safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform topographic, control, and setting-out surveys for stormwater and microtunneling works.
• Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and reference grids.
• Apply approved drawings, alignment data, and coordinate systems in compliance with standards.
• Verify horizontal and vertical alignments, pipe levels, tunnel drives, and shaft positioning.
• Monitor microtunneling alignment and breakthroughs for tolerance compliance.
• Conduct as-built surveys and validate contractor submissions before approval.
• Maintain field records, survey logs, and digital data for traceability.
• Coordinate with contractor teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure alignment accuracy.
• Certify survey results for measurement sheets, progress tracking, and payment verification.
• Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings to provide survey insights.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures and instrument calibration.

Skills

Microtunneling Surveying

GPS and Total Station

Coordinate Systems

QA/QC Procedures

As-Built Surveying

Survey Data Reporting

Setting-out and Alignment

Contractor Coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GPS Equipment

Digital Levels

Total Station

Job description

AECOM Middle East Ltd is seeking a Surveyor for Microtunneling Works in Dubai to support stormwater and underground infrastructure projects. You will provide precise survey control, alignment verification, and setting-out operations across deep utility works.

Ideal candidates will have 7–12 years of surveying experience, proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GPS and total stations, and a strong grasp of RTA, Dubai Municipality and DEWA standards.