Land Surveyor – Infrastructure & Bridges

Company Description

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Job Description

We're looking for a **Land Surveyor – Infrastructure & Bridges** to join our dynamic project team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the precision and accuracy of surveying activities for major infrastructure and bridge construction projects. You will work collaboratively with engineers, contractors, and site teams to verify that all surveying work complies with approved specifications, coordinates, and project standards.

• Conduct comprehensive surveying inspections and verification activities for infrastructure and bridge construction works, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and project specifications
• Establish, verify, and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and levels before, during, and after construction phases
• Verify setting-out and alignment for critical structural elements including bridge foundations, piles, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, and bridge decks
• Inspect surveying work related to roads, earthworks, drainage systems, utilities, and other infrastructure components
• Verify excavation levels, formation levels, embankments, road profiles, and finished levels to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Review and analyze survey reports, setting-out data, level records, and as-built drawings submitted by contractors
• Coordinate effectively with the contractor's survey team, site inspectors, and engineering staff to identify and resolve discrepancies in levels, coordinates, and dimensions
• Identify surveying errors or deviations promptly and follow up on corrective actions to maintain project integrity
• Monitor the accuracy and calibration of surveying equipment, verify calibration certificates, and ensure all instruments meet project requirements
• Maintain organized and accurate survey inspection records, prepare comprehensive progress reports, and support project handover documentation
• Ensure all surveying activities adhere to applicable industry standards, regulations, and best practices

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or related discipline, with proven experience in surveying inspection for infrastructure, bridge, or major civil construction projects
• Proficiency in operating surveying equipment (Total Station, GNSS/GPS systems, Auto Level) and knowledge of setting-out procedures, leveling techniques, and coordinate systems
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and analyze construction drawings and survey data
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills with strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail
• Professional surveying certifications, UAE project experience, and proficiency in surveying software and digital documentation systems is preferred

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 2025. 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.