Survey Data Processor

Confidential Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks an experienced Survey Data Processor / Survey Engineer to support UAE construction projects. You will process and verify survey data, prepare setting-out and as-built information, and support site teams with accurate deliverables.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Diploma in surveying or related field, 5+ years in construction surveying, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D. UAE/GCC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction surveying or survey data processing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of survey coordinates, control networks, levelling and georeferencing.
• Experience with Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and other surveying equipment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and prepare accurate survey documentation.

Responsibilities

• Process and validate survey data from Total Stations and GNSS equipment.
• Prepare survey calculations, coordinates, setting-out data and as-built drawings.
• Review IFC and shop drawings to extract survey requirements and coordinate information.
• Maintain survey control records and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with site surveyors, engineering and BIM teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Process laser scanning and point-cloud data; support scan-to-BIM workflows.
• Carry out survey data quality checks as per project requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

survey coordinates

control networks

levelling

georeferencing

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS

point-cloud processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering/Geoinformatics

Tools

Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360

Cyclone 3DR

Autodesk ReCap

Revit

Navisworks

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Survey Data Processor / Survey Engineer to support our construction projects in the UAE. The role focuses on processing and verifying survey data, preparing setting-out and as-built information, and supporting site teams with accurate survey deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and validate survey data collected from Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, digital levels and laser scanners.
• Prepare survey calculations, coordinates, setting-out data and as-built drawings.
• Review IFC and shop drawings to extract survey requirements, levels and coordinate information.
• Maintain survey control records, coordinate references and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with site surveyors, engineering and BIM teams to resolve discrepancies and verify accuracy.
• Process laser scanning and point-cloud data, where applicable.
• Support scan-to-BIM workflows, model verification and as-built comparisons.
• Carry out survey data quality checks in accordance with project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, Geoinformatics or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction surveying or survey data processing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of survey coordinates, control networks, levelling and georeferencing.
• Experience working with Total Stations, GPS/GNSS and other surveying equipment.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and prepare accurate survey documentation.
• Experience on large-scale building or infrastructure projects.
• Good written and spoken English.

Additional Advantages

• Experience with Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360, Cyclone 3DR or Autodesk ReCap.
• Familiarity with Revit and Navisworks.
• Knowledge of GIS applications, including ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Experience with point-cloud processing, reality capture and scan-to-BIM workflows.
• Previous UAE/GCC main contracting experience.