Land Surveyor

AECOM is seeking a Land Surveyor to join their team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and compliance of survey control points and setting-out information for various infrastructure projects. Join a global leader in infrastructure and contribute to building a better world.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With a global team of over 50,000 professionals, AECOM is dedicated to delivering a better world through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Looking for a skilled Land Surveyor to join our dynamic team. Apply now to be part of groundbreaking projects and shape the future of infrastructure.

Company Overview

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.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Diploma in Civil Engineering, Survey Engineering, or equivalent qualification in Land Surveying.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in land surveying for infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, verify, and maintain project survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels.
• Review approved IFC and shop drawings and verify setting-out information before construction activities commence.
• Perform and verify setting-out for roads, utilities, pipelines, manholes, chambers, structures, kerbs, street lighting, landscaping, and other infrastructure works.
• Verify horizontal and vertical alignments, levels, gradients, slopes, offsets, and coordinates.
• Check excavation levels, formation levels, pipe invert levels, road layers, finished road levels, and utility installations.
• Conduct independent survey checks of Contractor setting-out and completed works to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate closely with the RE, AREs, discipline engineers, inspectors, contractors, and survey teams.
• Identify and report discrepancies between approved drawings, site conditions, and Contractor setting-out information.
• Maintain accurate survey records, field books, coordinate schedules, level records, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Verify quantities, measurements, and survey data to support progress assessments and commercial evaluations.
• Conduct surveys for existing utilities, tie-in locations, interfaces, and construction constraints.
• Review and verify as-built surveys and drawings against completed works.
• Support authority inspections, snagging, de-snagging, final surveys, and project handover activities.
• Ensure surveying instruments are properly calibrated, maintained, and supported by valid calibration certificates.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with project QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and applicable authority regulations.

Requirements

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Survey Engineering, or equivalent qualification in Land Surveying.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in land surveying for infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• Proven experience in surveying and setting-out for roads, utilities, drainage, potable water, sewerage networks, structures, and landscaping works.
• Proficient in the use of Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, Digital Levels, and other surveying instruments.
• Strong knowledge of coordinate systems, benchmarks, control networks, alignments, levels, profiles, and as-built surveys.
• Experience in verifying Contractor setting-out and completed works for compliance with project requirements.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, specifications, and survey-related QA/QC procedures.
• UAE/GCC infrastructure project experience is preferred.
• Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a global team.
• Work on groundbreaking projects that are transforming the industry and shaping the future.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a network of experts.
• Award-winning training and development programs designed to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.
• A welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, and community.