Land Surveyor - Stormwater and Microtunneling
Posted date [2026-09-26]
(ID: 52578)
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Job Description and Requirements
Land Surveyor - Stormwater and MicrotunnelingJob Snapshot
Role: Land Surveyor - Stormwater and Microtunneling
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Experience: Minimum 7 years
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
AECOM is seeking a Land Surveyor in Dubai, UAE to perform precise surveying and setting-out activities for stormwater and microtunneling works. The position covers pipelines, shafts, tunnels, chambers and associated civil structures, with responsibility for establishing and verifying alignments, levels, coordinates and survey controls in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications and applicable RTA and DM requirements. The role requires at least 7 years of relevant infrastructure surveying experience, while RTA approval and certification for Microtunneling Works is mandatory.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Salary: Not disclosed
Gender: No Preference
Candidate Nationality: Not specified
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Surveying and Setting-Out Responsibilities
- Perform topographic, control and setting-out surveys
for stormwater and microtunneling 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 accordance with RTA and project requirements.
- Check horizontal and vertical alignments, pipe inverts, tunnel drives and shaft locations before and during construction.
- Ensure setting-out activities follow approved method statements and calibration procedures.
- Conduct as-built surveys and verify the accuracy of contractors\' as-built drawings before submission.
- Monitor microtunneling drive alignments and breakthrough coordinates against allowable tolerances.
- Maintain current survey records, field books and digital data files with full traceability of survey operations.
- Coordinate with contractors and the supervision team to resolve survey discrepancies and deviations identified on site.
- Verify and certify survey results supporting measurement sheets, interim payments and progress verification.
- Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings, providing input on survey status, site constraints and required actions.
- Maintain HSE compliance during field activities, particularly work involving confined spaces and shaft areas.
- Calibrate and maintain total stations, GPS equipment and digital levels in accordance with project QA and QC procedures.
- Support testing, commissioning and handover by verifying final levels and coordinates.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- RTA approval and certification for Microtunneling Works is mandatory.
- Certification in surveying instruments and data management is advantageous.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GPS, Total Station and surveying software.
- Familiarity with RTA, DM and DEWA standards applicable to utility and infrastructure projects.
Experience and Technical Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of surveying and setting-out experience on infrastructure projects, particularly stormwater drainage and microtunneling works.
The role requires proven experience with deep pipelines, shaft construction and tunnel alignment monitoring, together with a strong understanding of coordinate systems, datum control and vertical alignment verification. Previous UAE experience, particularly in Dubai, and familiarity with RTA and DM project procedures are required.
The successful candidate should be capable of working independently while coordinating effectively within a multidisciplinary supervision team, maintaining precision, accurate documentation and appropriate safety awareness throughout field operations.
Recruitment and Onboarding
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 a global infrastructure professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. Its teams provide services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals.
- 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 accordance with RTA and project requirements.
- Check horizontal and vertical alignments, pipe inverts, tunnel drives and shaft locations before and during construction.
- Ensure setting-out activities follow approved method statements and calibration procedures.
- Conduct as-built surveys and verify the accuracy of contractors\' as-built drawings before submission.
- Monitor microtunneling drive alignments and breakthrough coordinates against allowable tolerances.
- Maintain current survey records, field books and digital data files with full traceability of survey operations.
- Coordinate with contractors and the supervision team to resolve survey discrepancies and deviations identified on site.
- Verify and certify survey results supporting measurement sheets, interim payments and progress verification.
- Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings, providing input on survey status, site constraints and required actions.
- Maintain HSE compliance during field activities, particularly work involving confined spaces and shaft areas.
- Calibrate and maintain total stations, GPS equipment and digital levels in accordance with project QA and QC procedures.
- Support testing, commissioning and handover by verifying final levels and coordinates.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Bachelor\'s Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- RTA approval and certification for Microtunneling Works is mandatory.
- Certification in surveying instruments and data management is advantageous.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GPS, Total Station and surveying software.
- Familiarity with RTA, DM and DEWA standards applicable to utility and infrastructure projects.
Experience and Technical Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of surveying and setting-out experience on infrastructure projects, particularly stormwater drainage and microtunneling works.
The role requires proven experience with deep pipelines, shaft construction and tunnel alignment monitoring, together with a strong understanding of coordinate systems, datum control and vertical alignment verification. Previous UAE experience, particularly in Dubai, and familiarity with RTA and DM project procedures are required.
The successful candidate should be capable of working independently while coordinating effectively within a multidisciplinary supervision team, maintaining precision, accurate documentation and appropriate safety awareness throughout field operations.
Recruitment and Onboarding
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 a global infrastructure professional services firm working across transportation, water, environment, energy and buildings. Its teams provide services throughout the project lifecycle, including advisory, planning, design, engineering, program management and construction management. AECOM reported revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 and has a global workforce of more than 50,000 professionals.
