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AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

Land Surveyor

Architecture & Civil EngineeringPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant engineering field, such as Civil or Geodetic Engineering, is required.
  • At least 7 years of land surveying experience is required for a civil engineering graduate or diploma holder with an equivalency certificate; a diploma holder may qualify with at least 10 years of land surveying experience in similar works.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience in the UAE is mandatory.
  • DM or RTA approval is required.
  • Only UAE candidates are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Perform survey work under the direction and guidance of the Senior Highway Surveyor.
  • Establish primary horizontal and vertical control points, including reference ties for re-establishing points in the field.
  • Record all measurements, rod readings, and calculations accurately in field books as work progresses.
  • Check all work by completing traverse closures and bench circuits.
  • Conduct pre-construction surveys to verify site conditions, identify obstructions, and support design verification.
  • Provide input and support for construction layout, staking, and setting out for roads, pavements, curbs, drainage, and utilities.
  • Monitor and verify contractor work alignment, levels, and grading against design drawings.
  • Coordinate with the contractor's surveyor and Resident Engineer on work priorities, measurements, and discrepancies.
  • Maintain survey equipment in proper working condition and perform frequent calibration checks.
  • Assist in preparing as-built drawings and maintaining documentation of survey records, reports, and maps for project reporting.
  • Use modern computer software, GPS, total stations, and other survey equipment for accurate measurements.
  • Ensure compliance with safety procedures during all survey operations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Preferably, 7–10 years of experience as a Land Surveyor.

About the Company

AECOM

Global infrastructure consulting and program management

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides a wide range of services, including architecture, design, construction management, engineering, environmental services, and program management, to government agencies, private companies, and non-profits. Its work centers on managing and delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and operation, with fees tied to the project type and scope. Unlike firms with a narrower focus, AECOM offers end-to-end support across transportation, buildings, cities, and overall infrastructure, combining technical expertise with project oversight and sustainability considerations. The company aims to improve the world by enhancing natural and social systems, promoting equity and inclusion, and driving responsible, lasting outcomes for communities.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1990

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