Survey Technician - Construction Support

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 156,240; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd in Dubai is seeking a Survey Technician - Construction Support to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to provide practical field and technical assistance across survey and construction activities on infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the UAE, strong knowledge of local procedures, and solid skills in survey operations and construction inspections.

Responsibilities include supporting survey and construction activities, operating survey equipment, maintaining site documentation, and coordinating field information for compliance and progress. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary between 9,000 and 14,000 AED, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE local authority procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Experience supporting survey, construction, roadway, infrastructure, or engineering supervision activities.
• Good understanding of site documentation, field records, equipment handling, and construction compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Support survey and construction activities across transportation, roadway, and infrastructure project sites.
• Set up, operate, and assist with survey equipment, construction tools, and field instruments as required.
• Inspect equipment regularly and report faults, calibration issues, damage, or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, survey records, inspection notes, field reports, drawings, and supporting site information.

Skills

Survey support

Construction support

Infrastructure projects

Roadway works

Site inspection support

Engineering installation inspection

Survey equipment operation

Equipment inspection

Field measurements

Project documentation

Site records

Construction documentation

Local authority procedures

UAE construction standards

Civil engineering support

Field reporting

Contractor coordination

Site coordination

Quality compliance

Specification compliance

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering

Job description

Survey Technician - Construction Support (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)

Survey Technician - Construction Support in Dubai is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced site professional who can support survey operations, construction inspection activities, equipment setup, project documentation, and infrastructure field coordination. This role is ideal for a UAE‑experienced candidate with strong knowledge of local authority procedures, construction standards, survey equipment, engineering installation checks, and site documentation requirements for transportation and roadway projects.

Role context: The Survey Technician - Construction Support role provides practical field and technical assistance across survey and construction activities on infrastructure projects. Working under general supervision, the position supports the setup and operation of survey equipment, inspection of engineering installations, maintenance of site records, and coordination of field information required for construction progress and compliance.

The role contributes to accurate site execution, safe field operations, quality documentation, and smooth communication between survey, engineering, supervision, and contractor teams.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Surveying
• Salary: 9000-14000
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full‑time

Key Responsibilities

• Support survey and construction activities across transportation, roadway, and infrastructure project sites.
• Set up, operate, and assist with survey equipment, construction tools, and field instruments as required.
• Inspect equipment regularly and report faults, calibration issues, damage, or maintenance requirements.
• Assist with field measurements, construction layout support, site checks, and general survey‑related tasks.
• Support inspection of engineering installations to confirm compliance with approved specifications, project requirements, and authority standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, survey records, inspection notes, field reports, drawings, and supporting site information.
• Assist with the building, repair, maintenance, or inspection of roadway, civil, or infrastructure works where required.
• Apply general knowledge of procedures, company policies, and business practices to complete assigned field tasks.
• Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, inspectors, contractors, and site teams to support daily work priorities.
• Help identify site discrepancies, documentation gaps, construction issues, or non‑compliant work and elevate them to the relevant supervisor.
• Support construction supervision teams by providing field observations and technical assistance during site activities.
• Participate in site inspections and provide practical support for verifying progress, quality, and completed works.
• Assist in preparing records required for project reporting, handover, and construction documentation.
• Follow UAE local authority procedures, project standards, and relevant infrastructure regulations during assigned tasks.
• Work safely during all survey and construction support operations, following project HSE procedures and site rules.
• Maintain professional communication, accurate reporting, and reliable follow up across all assigned duties.

Ideal Profile

• BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the UAE.
• Strong knowledge of UAE local authority procedures, standards, and regulations is essential.
• Experience supporting survey, construction, roadway, infrastructure, or engineering supervision activities.
• Good understanding of site documentation, field records, equipment handling, and construction compliance checks.
• Ability to work under general supervision while completing moderate field and technical tasks accurately.
• Familiarity with survey equipment, construction inspection methods, and infrastructure site coordination.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate professionally with contractors, engineers, survey teams, supervision staff, and client representatives.
• Detail‑focused approach with the ability to identify errors, site issues, and documentation inconsistencies.
• Good understanding of company procedures, project requirements, and construction safety practices.
• Reliable, organized, and able to support multiple field activities in active construction environments.
• Professional attitude with strong commitment to quality, safety, teamwork, and accurate reporting.

Skills Set

• Survey support
• Construction support
• Infrastructure projects
• Roadway works
• Site inspection support
• Engineering installation inspection
• Survey equipment operation
• Equipment inspection
• Field measurements
• Project documentation
• Site records
• Construction documentation
• Local authority procedures
• UAE construction standards
• Civil engineering support
• Field reporting
• Contractor coordination
• Site coordination
• Quality compliance
• Specification compliance