Surveyor - Buildings and Infrastructure - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

AECOM Middle East Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,440 - 145,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment focused on safety and quality

Job summary

AECOM Middle East Ltd seeks a Surveyor to support construction and infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role involves delivering accurate surveying, setting-out, and verification services while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will have solid experience in surveying as well as strong documentation and reporting skills. Join AECOM for the chance to work on iconic projects and be part of a dedicated engineering team focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction or infrastructure surveying.
• Strong understanding of survey methods, instruments, and calculations.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and health and safety requirements.
• Perform survey work under the direction of the Resident Engineer.
• Establish primary horizontal and vertical control points with reference ties.
• Develop and verify survey data including measurements and calculations.
• Coordinate with contractor surveyors on priorities and schedules.

Skills

Construction surveying and setting-out

Control point establishment and verification

Data recording and field calculations

Equipment calibration and maintenance

Coordination with contractors and inspectors

Safety and quality compliance

Job description

Surveyor - Buildings and Infrastructure - AECOM - Dubai, UAE

The Surveyor role at AECOM supports construction and infrastructure projects in Dubai by delivering accurate surveying, setting‑out, and verification services. The position works under the direction of the Resident Engineer to ensure works are executed to approved lines, levels, grades, and specifications while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Civil Engineering

Function: Surveying

Salary: 9000-13000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Surveyor is responsible for planning and conducting site surveys, establishing control points, verifying measurements, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining precise records. The role ensures construction activities conform to contract documents and project requirements, supporting timely delivery and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, and health and safety requirements
• Perform survey work under the direction of the Resident Engineer
• Establish primary horizontal and vertical control points with reference ties
• Develop and verify survey data including measurements and calculations
• Record measurements, rod readings, and calculations accurately in field books
• Coordinate with contractor surveyors on priorities and schedules
• Complete traverse closures and benchmark circuits to check accuracy
• Report discrepancies and technical issues to the team leader
• Perform joint measurements for completed works and payment verification
• Check completed works for conformance to approved lines and grades with inspectors
• Verify contractor setting‑out accuracy through regular checks
• Maintain survey equipment and perform routine calibration checks
• Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, charts, and survey records
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, and property boundaries
• Coordinate findings with engineering, architectural teams, and clients
• Plan and conduct ground surveys for baselines, elevations, and geodetic measurements
• Apply site safety, quality controls, and procedures and report violations

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience in construction or infrastructure surveying
• Strong understanding of survey methods, instruments, and calculations
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications accurately
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork on active construction sites

Skills Set

• Construction surveying and setting‑out
• Control point establishment and verification
• Data recording and field calculations
• Equipment calibration and maintenance
• Coordination with contractors and inspectors
• Safety and quality compliance

Why Join Us

Work on landmark buildings and infrastructure projects in Dubai.

Be part of a global, multidisciplinary engineering and construction team.

Access to professional development and career growth opportunities.

Collaborative environment focused on safety, quality, and innovation.

About the Company

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services across planning, design, engineering, program and construction management. Operating in Dubai and across the Middle East, AECOM partners with public and private clients to deliver sustainable, resilient solutions that shape communities and improve quality of life.