Surveyor Inspector - Bridges and Infrastructure

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life, accidental death and disability:

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Surveyor Inspector to join its Abu Dhabi infrastructure team. The role focuses on inspecting and verifying surveying and setting-out activities for bridges, roads, and related civil works, ensuring compliance with drawings and standards.

The candidate will work with contractors, site inspectors and engineers, using Total Stations, GNSS equipment and Auto Levels to confirm control points, coordinates and elevations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in surveying/geomatics or civil engineering.
• Experience in surveying inspection for infrastructure projects preferred.
• Ability to work with total stations, GNSS and leveling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify surveying and setting-out activities for infrastructure and bridge construction.
• Check survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates and reference levels before and during construction.
• Verify that setting-out information matches approved drawings and specifications.
• Inspect measurements and ensure adherence to dimensions, alignments and tolerances.
• Maintain records of survey inspections and verification findings.

Skills

Surveying

Setting-out verification

Levelling

As-built surveys

Coordinate systems

Interpreting drawings

Education

Diploma in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Surveying/Geomatics/Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS-GPS receivers

Auto Levels

Job description

Surveyor Inspector – Bridges and Infrastructure

Job Snapshot – Role: Surveyor Inspector – Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Civil Engineering – Function: Surveying – Experience: Relevant experience in surveying inspection for infrastructure, bridge or major civil construction projects; minimum years not specified – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

AECOM is seeking a Surveyor Inspector to join its infrastructure project team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and verifying surveying and setting‑out activities for bridge construction and associated civil infrastructure works. Working closely with contractors, site inspectors and engineers, the Surveyor Inspector will verify survey control points, coordinates, levels, alignments and dimensions to ensure that construction activities comply with approved engineering drawings, project specifications and applicable standards. The role covers surveying inspections for bridge foundations, piles, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls and bridge decks, as well as roads, earthworks, drainage systems, utilities and other infrastructure elements. Candidates should have practical experience in construction surveying, setting‑out verification, levelling and as-built surveys, together with the ability to operate surveying equipment such as Total Stations, GNSS-GPS receivers and Auto Levels.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Surveying
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

Survey Inspection and Setting‑Out Verification

• Inspect and verify surveying and setting‑out activities for infrastructure and bridge construction works.
• Check the accuracy of survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates and reference levels before and during construction.
• Verify that construction setting‑out information corresponds with approved engineering drawings.
• Inspect survey measurements and confirm compliance with specified dimensions, alignments and tolerances.
• Identify discrepancies between survey data and actual construction conditions.
• Coordinate with the contractor's surveying team to clarify technical differences.
• Report surveying errors and deviations to the relevant engineers.
• Follow up on corrective actions to verify that identified discrepancies have been addressed.

Bridge and Structural Surveying

• Verify setting‑out activities for bridge foundations and associated structural works.
• Check the positioning and alignment of piles and pile caps.
• Inspect survey information for bridge abutments, piers and retaining walls.
• Verify levels, coordinates and dimensions associated with bridge deck construction.
• Review structural alignment against approved construction drawings.
• Identify deviations that could affect the accuracy of bridge construction.
• Coordinate survey verification activities with bridge engineers and site inspectors.
• Maintain accurate records of structural surveying inspections.

Roads and Infrastructure Surveying

• Inspect surveying activities associated with road construction and related infrastructure.
• Verify excavation depths and formation levels.
• Check embankment levels and relevant earthworks profiles.
• Inspect road alignment, profiles and finished levels against approved drawings.
• Verify survey information associated with drainage infrastructure.
• Review setting‑out activities for utilities and other civil infrastructure elements.
• Identify differences between approved construction levels and site measurements.
• Coordinate with relevant engineering teams to resolve surveying discrepancies.

Survey Control and Measurement Accuracy

• Verify the establishment and use of survey benchmarks and control points.
• Check coordinate references and levelling information used during construction.Review surveying procedures to confirm alignment with project requirements.
• Monitor the accuracy of surveying measurements and setting‑out activities.
• Verify that survey equipment is appropriately calibrated.
• Review relevant equipment calibration certificates.
• Identify potential measurement errors and report concerns to the responsible personnel.
• Support consistent surveying accuracy throughout construction activities.

Survey Documentation and As‑Built Verification

• Review contractor survey reports and setting‑out records.
• Examine submitted coordinate data and level records.
• Check as-built drawings against relevant survey information.
• Verify that completed construction elements are accurately represented in surveying documentation.
• Identify incomplete or inconsistent survey records requiring clarification.
• Maintain organised records of survey inspections and verification findings.
• Support preparation of construction progress reports using verified surveying information.
• Assist with surveying documentation required for project completion and handover.

Contractor and Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with the contractor's survey team during construction activities.
• Work closely with site inspectors and engineers to verify construction measurements.
• Communicate discrepancies involving coordinates, levels, dimensions and alignments.
• Support technical discussions concerning surveying errors and corrective actions.
• Monitor follow‑up activities related to identified survey deviations.
• Provide accurate surveying information to relevant project personnel.
• Maintain effective communication across civil, structural and infrastructure construction teams.

Construction Compliance and Quality Verification

• Verify that surveying activities comply with approved construction drawings.
• Monitor adherence to project specifications and applicable surveying standards.
• Identify surveying practices or measurements that do not meet project requirements.
• Document inspection findings and communicate necessary corrective measures.
• Review corrected surveying information when required.
• Maintain accurate inspection documentation supporting construction quality verification.
• Contribute to the reliable execution of infrastructure and bridge construction works.

Qualifications and Education

Candidates must hold one of the following qualifications

• Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Required Professional Experience

• Relevant experience in surveying inspection for infrastructure, bridge or major civil construction projects.
• Practical knowledge of construction setting‑out and levelling procedures.
• Experience working with coordinate systems and survey control information.
• Familiarity with as-built surveying and construction verification.
• Experience using Total Stations, GNSS-GPS equipment and Auto Levels.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and survey data.
• Experience identifying surveying discrepancies and coordinating corrective actions.

Preferred Experience

• Previous professional experience working on construction projects in the United Arab Emirates.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of land surveying and construction setting‑out principles.
• Knowledge of survey control points, benchmarks and coordinate systems.
• Practical experience with levelling and elevation verification.
• Ability to check structural alignment and construction dimensions.
• Familiarity with bridge foundation and structural setting‑out requirements.
• Knowledge of surveying activities associated with roads, earthworks, drainage and utilities.
• Experience using Total Stations for construction surveying.
• Ability to operate GNSS-GPS surveying equipment.
• Familiarity with Auto Levels and other surveying instruments.
• Understanding of survey equipment accuracy and calibration requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and structural construction drawings.
• Competence in reviewing survey reports, level records and as-built drawings.
• Knowledge of surveying documentation and construction inspection procedures.

Professional Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and measurement accuracy.
• Good analytical and technical problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, engineers and site inspection teams.
• Sound judgment when identifying surveying discrepancies.
• Strong organisational and record‑keeping skills.
• Ability to prepare clear inspection findings and progress information.
• Commitment to construction quality and compliance with approved project requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary infrastructure project teams.

Recruitment and Onboarding

AECOM is committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and takes fraudulent hiring activities seriously. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits and employee perks.
• Flexible work options.
• Well-being resources and employee assistance programmes.
• Business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee stock purchase plans.

Working at AECOM

AECOM offers opportunities to contribute to transportation and infrastructure projects while working alongside engineers, surveyors, construction inspectors and other technical specialists.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer

AECOM promotes an inclusive and collaborative workplace built on respect, professional growth and teamwork. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM supports fair employment practices and handles candidate information confidentially in accordance with applicable equal employment opportunity guidelines.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing professional services across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. The company partners with public‑and private‑sector clients to develop innovative, sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from advisory and planning to design, engineering, programme management and construction management. AECOM employs more than 50,000 professionals worldwide, including engineers, planners, designers, scientists, digital innovators and construction management specialists. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

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