Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation Works
Posted date [2026-08-05]
(ID: 49036)
Job Description and Requirements
Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation WorksJob Snapshot
Role: Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation Works
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Experience: Minimum 4 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Parsons is hiring a Site Surveyor - Landscape and Irrigation Works in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for surveying and construction verification across Civil Engineering projects. This field-based position will establish accurate measurements for irrigation installations, landscape elements, services, earthworks, and related infrastructure.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Salary: AED 6000-10000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The surveyor will provide dependable positional and elevation data that enables site teams to build each feature in its intended location. Working with engineers, inspectors, clients, and contractors,
the role will confirm control references, detect discrepancies, and create a reliable record of completed works.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out topographic and construction surveys for irrigation and landscape activities.
* Complete geodetic computations and routine field calculations.
* Establish project requirements with the client, contractor, and engineering team before commencing surveys.
* Plan field activities to meet defined schedule, labor-hour, and cost targets.
* Check horizontal setting-out and vertical levels for new construction.
* Identify existing utility locations and verify that appropriate protection is maintained.
* Produce sketches that clearly communicate field measurements and surveyed conditions.
* Keep field books, coordinate data, calculations, sketches, and survey records complete and current.
* Perform routine validation of benchmarks and survey control points.
* Verify the location and elevation of irrigation lines, landscape works, and associated infrastructure.
* Capture original ground levels and final construction levels.
* Validate earthwork cross-sections and assist with quantity determination.
* Measure inspected construction and provide data for payment or progress assessment.
* Help the responsible engineer compare shop drawings with actual site conditions.
* Supply verified information for the preparation of as-built drawings.
* Review record drawings for accuracy before project closeout.
* Highlight measurement discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with the site team.
* Follow site safety rules and support instructions issued by the Resident Engineer and safety representative.
Ideal Profile
Applicants should possess a diploma or associate degree in land surveying, civil engineering, or an equivalent technical field. The position requires at least four years of experience inspecting or supervising irrigation and landscaping activities on infrastructure construction projects.
Candidates must understand surveying terminology and confidently interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. Competence with common surveying instruments and the ability to complete accurate calculations are essential.
Applicants must currently be based in the United Arab Emirates and have recent local work experience. Previous involvement in Dubai projects is particularly desirable.
Skills Set
* Construction land surveying
* Irrigation works verification
* Landscape setting-out
* Topographic field surveys
* Geodetic computations
* Horizontal and vertical control
* Benchmark validation
* Utility location checks
* Earthwork cross-sections
* Initial and final level recording
* Quantity measurements
* Field sketch preparation
* Survey record maintenance
* As-built data collection
* Total station
* Theodolite
* Survey level
* AutoCAD
* MicroStation
Why Join Us
The position provides practical involvement across outdoor public spaces and supporting utility infrastructure. It offers varied surveying challenges, continuous coordination with construction professionals, and the opportunity to sharpen field accuracy while contributing to visible development projects throughout Dubai.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation supports infrastructure and urban development through engineering, project management, construction supervision, and technology services. Its multidisciplinary teams deliver transportation, utilities, environmental, and public realm projects with a focus on accuracy, safety, and lasting performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out topographic and construction surveys for irrigation and landscape activities.
* Complete geodetic computations and routine field calculations.
* Establish project requirements with the client, contractor, and engineering team before commencing surveys.
* Plan field activities to meet defined schedule, labor-hour, and cost targets.
* Check horizontal setting-out and vertical levels for new construction.
* Identify existing utility locations and verify that appropriate protection is maintained.
* Produce sketches that clearly communicate field measurements and surveyed conditions.
* Keep field books, coordinate data, calculations, sketches, and survey records complete and current.
* Perform routine validation of benchmarks and survey control points.
* Verify the location and elevation of irrigation lines, landscape works, and associated infrastructure.
* Capture original ground levels and final construction levels.
* Validate earthwork cross-sections and assist with quantity determination.
* Measure inspected construction and provide data for payment or progress assessment.
* Help the responsible engineer compare shop drawings with actual site conditions.
* Supply verified information for the preparation of as-built drawings.
* Review record drawings for accuracy before project closeout.
* Highlight measurement discrepancies and coordinate their resolution with the site team.
* Follow site safety rules and support instructions issued by the Resident Engineer and safety representative.
Ideal Profile
Applicants should possess a diploma or associate degree in land surveying, civil engineering, or an equivalent technical field. The position requires at least four years of experience inspecting or supervising irrigation and landscaping activities on infrastructure construction projects.
Candidates must understand surveying terminology and confidently interpret maps, plats, engineering drawings, and technical specifications. Competence with common surveying instruments and the ability to complete accurate calculations are essential.
Applicants must currently be based in the United Arab Emirates and have recent local work experience. Previous involvement in Dubai projects is particularly desirable.
Skills Set
* Construction land surveying
* Irrigation works verification
* Landscape setting-out
* Topographic field surveys
* Geodetic computations
* Horizontal and vertical control
* Benchmark validation
* Utility location checks
* Earthwork cross-sections
* Initial and final level recording
* Quantity measurements
* Field sketch preparation
* Survey record maintenance
* As-built data collection
* Total station
* Theodolite
* Survey level
* AutoCAD
* MicroStation
Why Join Us
The position provides practical involvement across outdoor public spaces and supporting utility infrastructure. It offers varied surveying challenges, continuous coordination with construction professionals, and the opportunity to sharpen field accuracy while contributing to visible development projects throughout Dubai.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation supports infrastructure and urban development through engineering, project management, construction supervision, and technology services. Its multidisciplinary teams deliver transportation, utilities, environmental, and public realm projects with a focus on accuracy, safety, and lasting performance.
