Viaduct Surveyor - Bridges

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is looking for an experienced Viaduct Surveyor to join our team in Dubai. This role is crucial for managing surveying tasks on major infrastructure projects, including viaduct alignment and bridge geometry control.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Surveying, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in survey tools like Total Stations and GPS equipment. You will work closely with engineering teams to ensure project specifications are met successfully.

This position offers a competitive salary in the growing UAE civil engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of surveying experience on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in roads, bridges, viaducts, utilities, and major construction survey activities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Perform survey setting out for viaduct works and bridge construction.
• Verify horizontal and vertical alignment against project specifications.
• Review geometry control arrangements for various segment types.

Skills

Viaduct surveying

Bridge surveying

Segment precast yard surveying

Survey setting out

Geometry control

Total Station usage

GPS surveying

Survey software proficiency

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

Total Stations

GPS equipment

Job description

Overview

Viaduct Surveyor – Bridges in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced surveying professional. The role focuses on viaduct alignment, segment precast yard surveying, bridge geometry control, pile and pier positioning, as‑built verification, and major infrastructure construction workflows.

Job Details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Salary: AED 12,000 – AED 18,000 per month (subject to confirmation)
Experience: Minimum 8 years surveying
Gender: Any
Nationality: Any
Employment type: Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Perform survey setting out for viaduct works, bridge construction activities, and segment precast yard operations.
• Verify horizontal and vertical alignment, elevations, grades, slopes, levels, and coordinates against approved drawings and project specifications.
• Review and analyze geometry control arrangements for balanced cantilever segments, twin segments, station segments, transition segments, and related precast elements.
• Ensure accurate positioning of piles, pile caps, piers, bearing plinths, span erection points, and other structural interfaces in line with alignment drawings.
• Review survey data, shop drawings, field measurements, as‑built records, and construction layouts to confirm compliance with design intent.
• Review method statements related to geometry control, viaduct alignment, segment casting, survey procedures, and field verification.
• Assist civil engineers and Assistant Resident Engineers in checking contractor works against approved specifications, tolerances, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with civil, QA/QC, field engineering, and construction teams to align survey data with quality and construction needs.
• Work daily with contractors, survey teams, and project engineers to ensure survey activities support planned construction schedules.
• Participate in site meetings, technical discussions, progress reviews, and coordination sessions related to survey and viaduct works.
• Communicate survey findings, deviations, non‑compliance issues, and corrective recommendations clearly to relevant project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate field notes, alignment checks, setting‑out records, survey registers, as‑built data, and measurement documentation.
• Prepare daily and weekly survey reports covering layout checks, field measurements, deviations, corrective actions, and construction progress.
• Verify contractor adherence to approved survey control, construction layouts, alignment requirements, and project documentation standards.
• Support inspections and audits by QA/QC teams, project consultants, and regulatory authorities when survey records are required.
• Identify potential hazards during survey operations and follow approved HSE procedures for construction site activities.
• Promote consistent application of survey accuracy, field discipline, documentation control, and safe working practices across survey teams.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Diploma in Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of surveying experience on large‑scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in roads, bridges, viaducts, utilities, and major construction survey activities.
• Practical knowledge of viaduct surveying, segment precast yard control, bridge alignment, grading, elevation checks, and utility layout verification.
• Proficiency with total stations, GPS equipment, survey instruments, and surveying software.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, alignment drawings, shop drawings, specifications, method statements, and as‑built documentation.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil3D or similar survey design and drafting software.
• Certification in surveying or construction QA/QC practices is an advantage.
• Good understanding of construction tolerances, geometry control, HSE requirements, and project documentation procedures.
• Strong reporting, coordination, and problem‑solving skills for active infrastructure site conditions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with the ability to communicate survey issues clearly to engineers and contractors.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy, safety awareness, and professional field discipline.

Skills Set

• Viaduct surveying
• Bridge surveying
• Segment precast yard surveying
• Survey setting out
• Geometry control
• Balanced cantilever segments
• Segment casting control
• Horizontal alignment
• Vertical alignment
• Elevation verification
• Grade and slope checks
• Pile positioning
• Pile cap setting out
• Pier alignment
• Bearing plinth positioning
• Span erection survey
• As‑built verification
• Survey data review
• Shop drawing review
• Method statement review
• Field measurements
• Survey documentation
• Alignment records
• Daily survey reporting
• Weekly survey reporting
• Contractor layout verification
• Total Station usage
• GPS surveying
• Survey software proficiency
• AutoCAD Civil3D
• QA/QC coordination
• HSE compliance
• Construction tolerances
• Infrastructure construction

Why Join Us

Working as a Viaduct Surveyor – Bridges offers hands‑on exposure to major infrastructure and bridge construction projects in Dubai’s growing Civil Engineering sector. It provides an opportunity to develop advanced surveying practices, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to high‑visibility projects within a respected international engineering organization.