Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation Works

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Site Surveyor for landscape and irrigation works. The role focuses on surveying, construction verification, and ensuring accurate measurements for irrigation installations, landscape elements, and related infrastructure.

You will work with engineers and site teams to establish control, perform geodetic computations, and capture field measurements. A diploma or associate degree and at least four years of relevant experience in UAE projects are

Qualifications

• Diploma or associate degree in land surveying, civil engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum four years of experience inspecting or supervising irrigation and landscaping activities on infrastructure projects.
• Ability to interpret maps, plats, drawings, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out topographic and construction surveys for irrigation and landscape activities.
• Complete geodetic computations and routine field calculations.
• Establish project requirements with client, contractor, and engineering team.
• Plan field activities to meet schedule, labor-hour, and cost targets.
• Check horizontal setting-out and vertical levels for new construction.
• Identify utility locations and verify protection is maintained.
• Produce sketches communicating field measurements and surveyed conditions.
• Keep field books, data, sketches, and survey records complete and current.
• Verify location and elevation of irrigation lines, landscape works, and infrastructure.
• Capture original ground levels and final construction levels.

Skills

Topographic field surveys

Geodetic computations

Horizontal and vertical control

Benchmark validation

Utility location checks

Field sketch preparation

Measurement data capture

Education

Diploma or associate degree in land surveying or civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Total Station

Theodolite

Survey level

Job description

Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation Works Job Snapshot Role: Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation Works Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Surveying Experience: Minimum 4 years Job Type: Full-time Position Overview Parsons is hiring a Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation Works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for surveying and construction verification across Civil Engineering projects. This field-based position will establish accurate measurements for irrigation installations, landscape elements, services, earthworks, and related infrastructure.

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Civil Engineering Function: Surveying Salary: AED 6000-10000 per month Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The surveyor will provide dependable positional and elevation data that enables site teams to build each feature in its intended location. Working with engineers, inspectors, clients, and contractors, the role will confirm control references, detect discrepancies, and create a reliable record of completed works.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out topographic and construction surveys for irrigation and landscape activities.
• Complete geodetic computations and routine field calculations.
• Establish project requirements with the client, contractor, and engineering team before commencing surveys.
• Plan field activities to meet defined schedule, labor-hour, and cost targets.
• Check horizontal setting-out and vertical levels for new construction.
• Identify existing utility locations and verify that appropriate protection is maintained.
• Produce sketches that clearly communicate field measurements and surveyed conditions.
• Keep field books, coordinate data, calculations, sketches, and survey records complete and current.
• Perform routine validation of benchmarks and survey control points.
• Verify the location and elevation of irrigation lines, landscape works, and associated infrastructure.
• Capture original ground levels and final construction levels.
• Validate earthwork cross-sections and assist with quantity determination.
• Measure inspected construction and provide data for payment or progress assessment.
• Help the responsible engineer compare shop drawings with actual site conditions.
• Supply verified information for the preparation of as-built drawings.
• Review record drawings for accuracy before project closeout.
• Highlight measurement discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with the site team.
• Follow site safety rules and support instructions issued by the Resident Engineer and safety representative.

Ideal Profile

Applicants should possess a diploma or associate degree in land surveying, civil engineering, or an equivalent technical field. The position requires at least four years of experience inspecting or supervising irrigation and landscaping activities on infrastructure construction projects. Candidates must understand surveying terminology and confidently interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. Competence with common surveying instruments and the ability to complete accurate calculations are essential. Applicants must currently be based in the United Arab Emirates and have recent local work experience. Previous involvement in Dubai projects is particularly desirable.

Skills Set

• Construction land surveying
• Irrigation works verification
• Landscape setting-out
• Topographic field surveys
• Geodetic computations
• Horizontal and vertical control
• Benchmark validation
• Utility location checks
• Earthwork cross-sections
• Initial and final level recording
• Quantity measurements
• Field sketch preparation
• Survey record maintenance
• As-built data collection
• Total station
• Theodolite
• Survey level
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation

Why Join Us

The position provides practical involvement across outdoor public spaces and supporting utility infrastructure. It offers varied surveying challenges, continuous coordination with construction professionals, and the opportunity to sharpen field accuracy while contributing to visible development projects throughout Dubai.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation supports infrastructure and urban development through engineering, project management, construction supervision, and technology services. Its multidisciplinary teams deliver transportation, utilities, environmental, and public realm projects with a focus on accuracy, safety, and lasting performance.