Land Surveyor - Microtunneling and Stormwater Projects - Dubai UAE
Posted date [2026-04-04]
(ID: 43451)
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Job Snapshot
* Role: Land Surveyor
* Location: Dubai, UAE
* Industry: Engineering
* Function: Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling
* Experience: 7+ years
* Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Land Surveyor job in Dubai UAE engineering sector is a specialized opportunity focused on microtunneling and stormwater infrastructure projects, ensuring precise survey control, alignment verification, and construction accuracy. This role is ideal for professionals seeking land surveyor jobs in Dubai with experience in deep pipeline works, tunnel alignment, and infrastructure utilities.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Engineering
Function: Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling
Salary: 13000–19000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
* Perform topographic, control, and setting-out surveys for stormwater and microtunneling projects
* Establish and maintain control points, benchmarks, and survey grids in coordination with project teams
* Apply IFC drawings, alignment data, and coordinate systems in line with RTA and project standards
* Verify horizontal and vertical alignments, pipe inverts, tunnel drives, and shaft positioning
* Conduct as-built surveys and validate contractor submissions for accuracy
* Monitor microtunneling operations, ensuring alignment tolerances are maintained
* Maintain detailed survey records, field data, and documentation for full traceability
* Coordinate with contractors and supervision teams to resolve discrepancies
* Support measurement verification, interim payments, and progress validation
* Participate in project meetings to provide updates on survey progress and site conditions
* Ensure compliance with HSE standards, especially in confined spaces and shaft environments
* Calibrate and maintain survey instruments including GPS, total stations, and digital levels
* Assist during testing, commissioning, and handover by verifying final coordinates and levels
Ideal Profile
* Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
* Minimum 7 years of experience in infrastructure surveying projects
* Mandatory RTA approval for microtunneling works
* Strong experience in stormwater drainage, deep pipelines, and tunnel alignment monitoring
* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GPS, and total station equipment
* Strong understanding of coordinate systems, datum control, and alignment verification
* Experience with RTA, DM, and DEWA standards in UAE projects
* Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
* High attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and safety awareness
Why Join Us
* Work with a global infrastructure leader on complex utility and tunneling projects
* Exposure to advanced surveying technologies and major Dubai infrastructure programs
* Opportunity to work on technically challenging microtunneling projects
* Strong career growth within a global engineering consultancy
* Collaborative environment focused on precision, safety, and innovation
About the Company
AECOM Middle East is a trusted global infrastructure and engineering consultancy dedicated to shaping a smarter, more sustainable future. Operating from its regional headquarters in Dubai, AECOM delivers end-to-end project solutions across transportation, buildings, water, environment, and energy.
As one of the region’s leading multidisciplinary firms, AECOM partners with government entities and private developers to design and manage complex urban, industrial, and environmental projects that improve communities and drive progress. With a strong presence across the Middle East and North Africa, the company blends international expertise with local knowledge to deliver results that meet world-class standards.
Globally, AECOM’s professionals deliver integrated services across every phase of the project lifecycle, from advisory and planning to construction management. AECOM Middle East is a leading engineering consultancy helping build smarter cities and resilient communities across the GCC.
