Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects
Posted date [2026-08-30]
(ID: 50406)
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Job Description and Requirements
Land Surveyor - Infrastructure ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Land Surveyor - Infrastructure Projects in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity with AECOM for an experienced surveying professional supporting major construction and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on precise field measurement, GPS and GNSS surveying, drone-assisted data collection, technical mapping, survey analysis, regulatory compliance, and coordination with engineering and construction teams.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Salary: 10000-16000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Land Surveyor will provide the accurate spatial and measurement data required for effective
engineering design, site planning, construction control, and project verification. Reliable survey information is essential to minimizing dimensional errors, supporting design decisions, and ensuring that construction activities are completed in accordance with approved project requirements.
The position combines field-based surveying with technical analysis and documentation. It requires strong attention to accuracy, confidence with modern surveying technologies, and the ability to convert raw field observations into clear plans, models, reports, and recommendations for multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct detailed land surveys and site assessments for infrastructure, building, and construction projects.
* Collect accurate field measurements using modern surveying instruments and digital positioning systems.
* Operate GPS and GNSS equipment to establish reliable coordinates, levels, and survey control data.
* Apply drone surveying techniques where appropriate to improve site coverage and data collection efficiency.
* Establish, verify, and maintain survey control points required for project execution.
* Analyze raw survey information and identify inconsistencies before data is issued for engineering use.
* Produce accurate site plans, maps, technical drawings, and survey documentation.
* Use AutoCAD to prepare and update survey-based drawings and project information.
* Apply GIS software for spatial analysis, mapping, and management of geographical survey data.
* Process surveying data through appropriate analysis tools and digital workflows.
* Coordinate with civil engineers to ensure field information supports design requirements and technical decisions.
* Work closely with project managers and contractors to confirm setting-out, site conditions, and construction requirements.
* Provide reliable survey information for planning, design development, and construction activities.
* Review project drawings and specifications before undertaking field surveying operations.
* Verify measurements against approved project coordinates, levels, and dimensional requirements.
* Perform systematic quality checks on survey observations, calculations, plans, and technical outputs.
* Investigate discrepancies and resolve measurement issues before they affect downstream construction work.
* Maintain transparent and well-organized records of field measurements, calculations, survey files, and supporting documents.
* Prepare detailed technical reports explaining survey findings and relevant site conditions.
* Communicate survey results and technical recommendations clearly to project stakeholders.
* Prepare presentations or supporting visual material when survey findings require broader project review.
* Follow applicable Abu Dhabi and UAE surveying requirements, construction standards, and local regulations.
* Maintain compliance with project safety procedures during all field operations.
* Consider environmental requirements and site restrictions when planning surveying activities.
* Respond effectively to difficult terrain, access limitations, changing site conditions, and complex measurement challenges.
* Stay informed about developments in surveying instruments, digital mapping, GNSS technology, and drone applications.
* Support continuous improvement in field data capture and surveying workflows.
* Maintain high standards of accuracy and professional accountability throughout project delivery.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should have at least six years of professional land surveying experience, with a demonstrated record of accurate fieldwork and dependable project delivery.
Strong practical experience with AutoCAD, GIS software, GPS and GNSS equipment, and surveying data analysis tools is required. Familiarity with drone-based survey applications will provide additional value, particularly on large or complex sites.
A sound understanding of civil engineering principles and construction methodologies is important because the role requires regular coordination with engineers, project managers, and contractors.
Applicants should be confident in site analysis, dimensional verification, survey control, technical reporting, and preparation of precise documentation. The ability to maintain accuracy under challenging field conditions is essential.
A professional surveying license or certification recognized in the United Arab Emirates is preferred.
Skills Set
* Land surveying
* Engineering surveying
* Construction surveying
* Infrastructure surveying
* Site assessment
* Survey control
* Setting out
* Topographic surveying
* GPS
* GNSS systems
* Drone surveying
* AutoCAD
* GIS software
* Spatial data analysis
* Survey data processing
* Coordinate verification
* Level measurement
* Site mapping
* Technical drawings
* Survey documentation
* Technical reporting
* Measurement quality control
* Construction methodologies
* Civil engineering coordination
* Site plan preparation
* Field data collection
* Regulatory compliance
* UAE surveying standards
* Survey equipment operation
* Stakeholder coordination
Why Join Us
Accurate surveying remains fundamental to the delivery of reliable infrastructure and construction projects across Abu Dhabi, where large-scale development continues to create demand for professionals skilled in modern geospatial and measurement technologies.
This role provides exposure to multidisciplinary projects while allowing an experienced surveyor to work with GPS, GNSS, GIS, CAD, and emerging drone-based surveying workflows. It also offers opportunities to strengthen technical capability through collaboration with engineering, design, project management, and construction teams.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing planning, engineering, design, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its teams support public and private sector projects across transportation, buildings, water, environment, energy, and urban development, combining technical expertise with integrated project delivery.
The position combines field-based surveying with technical analysis and documentation. It requires strong attention to accuracy, confidence with modern surveying technologies, and the ability to convert raw field observations into clear plans, models, reports, and recommendations for multidisciplinary project teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct detailed land surveys and site assessments for infrastructure, building, and construction projects.
* Collect accurate field measurements using modern surveying instruments and digital positioning systems.
* Operate GPS and GNSS equipment to establish reliable coordinates, levels, and survey control data.
* Apply drone surveying techniques where appropriate to improve site coverage and data collection efficiency.
* Establish, verify, and maintain survey control points required for project execution.
* Analyze raw survey information and identify inconsistencies before data is issued for engineering use.
* Produce accurate site plans, maps, technical drawings, and survey documentation.
* Use AutoCAD to prepare and update survey-based drawings and project information.
* Apply GIS software for spatial analysis, mapping, and management of geographical survey data.
* Process surveying data through appropriate analysis tools and digital workflows.
* Coordinate with civil engineers to ensure field information supports design requirements and technical decisions.
* Work closely with project managers and contractors to confirm setting-out, site conditions, and construction requirements.
* Provide reliable survey information for planning, design development, and construction activities.
* Review project drawings and specifications before undertaking field surveying operations.
* Verify measurements against approved project coordinates, levels, and dimensional requirements.
* Perform systematic quality checks on survey observations, calculations, plans, and technical outputs.
* Investigate discrepancies and resolve measurement issues before they affect downstream construction work.
* Maintain transparent and well-organized records of field measurements, calculations, survey files, and supporting documents.
* Prepare detailed technical reports explaining survey findings and relevant site conditions.
* Communicate survey results and technical recommendations clearly to project stakeholders.
* Prepare presentations or supporting visual material when survey findings require broader project review.
* Follow applicable Abu Dhabi and UAE surveying requirements, construction standards, and local regulations.
* Maintain compliance with project safety procedures during all field operations.
* Consider environmental requirements and site restrictions when planning surveying activities.
* Respond effectively to difficult terrain, access limitations, changing site conditions, and complex measurement challenges.
* Stay informed about developments in surveying instruments, digital mapping, GNSS technology, and drone applications.
* Support continuous improvement in field data capture and surveying workflows.
* Maintain high standards of accuracy and professional accountability throughout project delivery.
Ideal Profile
Candidates should have at least six years of professional land surveying experience, with a demonstrated record of accurate fieldwork and dependable project delivery.
Strong practical experience with AutoCAD, GIS software, GPS and GNSS equipment, and surveying data analysis tools is required. Familiarity with drone-based survey applications will provide additional value, particularly on large or complex sites.
A sound understanding of civil engineering principles and construction methodologies is important because the role requires regular coordination with engineers, project managers, and contractors.
Applicants should be confident in site analysis, dimensional verification, survey control, technical reporting, and preparation of precise documentation. The ability to maintain accuracy under challenging field conditions is essential.
A professional surveying license or certification recognized in the United Arab Emirates is preferred.
Skills Set
* Land surveying
* Engineering surveying
* Construction surveying
* Infrastructure surveying
* Site assessment
* Survey control
* Setting out
* Topographic surveying
* GPS
* GNSS systems
* Drone surveying
* AutoCAD
* GIS software
* Spatial data analysis
* Survey data processing
* Coordinate verification
* Level measurement
* Site mapping
* Technical drawings
* Survey documentation
* Technical reporting
* Measurement quality control
* Construction methodologies
* Civil engineering coordination
* Site plan preparation
* Field data collection
* Regulatory compliance
* UAE surveying standards
* Survey equipment operation
* Stakeholder coordination
Why Join Us
Accurate surveying remains fundamental to the delivery of reliable infrastructure and construction projects across Abu Dhabi, where large-scale development continues to create demand for professionals skilled in modern geospatial and measurement technologies.
This role provides exposure to multidisciplinary projects while allowing an experienced surveyor to work with GPS, GNSS, GIS, CAD, and emerging drone-based surveying workflows. It also offers opportunities to strengthen technical capability through collaboration with engineering, design, project management, and construction teams.
About the Company
AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing planning, engineering, design, environmental, program management, and construction management services. Its teams support public and private sector projects across transportation, buildings, water, environment, energy, and urban development, combining technical expertise with integrated project delivery.
