Land Surveyor

Company Description

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Job Description

· The Land Surveyor will be responsible for performing precise surveying and setting-out activities for stormwater works, including manholes, pipelines, chambers, and related structures. The role ensures that all construction alignments, levels, and coordinates are established accurately and in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and RTA/DM standards.

• Perform topographic, control, and setting-out surveys for stormwater works, including pipelines, shafts, manholes, and associated civil structures.

• Establish, verify, and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and reference grids in coordination with the contractor’s survey team.

• Review and apply approved IFC drawings, alignment data, and coordinate systems in compliance with RTA and project requirements.

• Check and verify horizontal and vertical alignments, pipe inverts, tunnel drives, and shaft locations prior to and during construction.

• Ensure that all setting-out activities are carried out in accordance with approved method statements and calibration procedures.

• Conduct as-built surveys and verify the accuracy of contractors’ as-built drawings prior to submission..

• Maintain up-to-date survey records, field books, and digital data files, ensuring full traceability of survey operations.

• Coordinate with the contractor and supervision team to resolve survey discrepancies or deviations on-site.

• Verify and certify survey results for measurement sheets, interim payments, and progress verification.

• Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings to provide input on survey status, site constraints, and required actions.

• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards during all field operations, particularly in confined-space and shaft areas.

• Calibrate and maintain survey instruments (total stations, GPS, digital levels) in accordance with project QA/QC procedures.

• Provide support during testing, commissioning, and handover stages by verifying final levels and coordinates.

Qualifications

• Work experience of not less than 10 years in construction and/or supervision
• Must also have knowledge of existing networks in the Emirate of Dubai
• Marine project exp preferred
• RTA/ DM Approval is preferred
• Relevant university or college qualification (Min 7 Years of Diploma in Civil or Survey)

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.