Land Surveyor - Stormwater Projects
Posted date [2026-06-21]
(ID: 46964)
Job Description and Requirements
Land Surveyor - Stormwater ProjectsJob Snapshot
Role: Land Surveyor - Stormwater Projects
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Experience: Minimum 8 years infrastructure surveying experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Land Surveyor - Stormwater Projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity for an experienced survey professional who can support construction supervision across stormwater, roads, utilities, and major infrastructure works. This role is suited for a UAE-based surveyor with strong Abu Dhabi project experience, accurate setting-out capability, knowledge of survey instruments, and the ability to prepare reliable survey documentation for safe, compliant, and high-quality site delivery.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Surveying
Salary: 9000-14000
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 - Stormwater Projects will support site supervision teams by carrying out field surveys, setting-out checks, level verification, control point checks, benchmark verification, quantity measurements, and survey record preparation. The role is important for ensuring that infrastructure and stormwater works are built in line with approved drawings, specifications, survey controls, and Abu Dhabi project requirements. Accurate survey work will help protect existing services, reduce construction errors, and support timely project progress.
Core Duties
* Perform land surveys, field surveys, measurements, and geodetic calculations for infrastructure and stormwater construction works.
* Check setting-out, levels, coordinates, control points, and benchmarks to confirm alignment with approved drawings and project requirements.
* Interface with the client, contractors, engineers, and supervision teams to determine and verify survey requirements.
* Support survey activities for stormwater networks, roads, utilities, drainage structures, and related infrastructure works.
* Complete assigned survey tasks within approved schedule, man-hour, and cost requirements.
* Verify service locations and help ensure existing utilities are identified and protected during construction.
* Prepare field sketches, survey notes, calculations, and supporting records for site verification and documentation.
* Maintain accurate survey information including field books, sketches, control data, benchmark checks, and calculation records.
* Measure completed work quantities when required by the construction supervision team.
* Record initial and final levels of works to support progress verification and project records.
* Assist in preparing as-built drawings and review as-built record drawings for accuracy and completeness.
* Review drawings, maps, plats, specifications, and technical documents related to survey activities.
* Use survey terminology and descriptive materials correctly when preparing records, sketches, and field reports.
* Participate positively in health and safety matters on site as required by the Resident Engineer and project Safety Representative.
* Coordinate clearly with site teams and management to report survey findings, discrepancies, and required follow-up actions.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma or Associate Degree in Land Surveying or an equivalent discipline.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure, roads, and utilities projects.
* Recent UAE work experience is required, especially on Abu Dhabi projects.
* Strong hands-on knowledge of CAD software, survey software, Total Station, data collectors, and GPS equipment.
* Working knowledge of construction sequences and standard industry work procedures is preferred.
* ADM or DMT experience is preferred.
* Relevant Abu Dhabi survey approvals or license are an advantage.
* Good understanding of field survey methods, control points, benchmarks, setting-out, level checks, and as-built records.
* Able to read and understand maps, drawings, specifications, survey terminology, and technical project documents.
* Good written and spoken English communication skills.
* Able to communicate clearly with contractors, engineers, site teams, and management.
* Strong attention to detail with a practical approach to field verification and documentation.
* Committed to health, safety, quality, and safe work practices on active construction sites.
Skills Set
* Land surveying
* Stormwater surveying
* Infrastructure surveying
* Roads surveying
* Utilities surveying
* Field surveys
* Geodetic calculations
* Setting-out checks
* Level verification
* Control point checks
* Benchmark verification
* Initial level recording
* Final level recording
* Quantity measurement
* As-built drawings
* As-built record review
* Field sketches
* Survey calculations
* Field books
* Survey documentation
* CAD software
* Survey software
* Total Station
* GPS equipment
* Data collectors
* ADM experience
* DMT experience
* Abu Dhabi project experience
* Utility protection
* Construction supervision
* Site safety coordination
Why Join Us
This role is a strong opportunity for a Land Surveyor who wants to support major stormwater and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The position offers practical exposure to construction supervision, road and utility works, survey verification, as-built documentation, and field coordination within a respected Civil Engineering environment. It is well suited for a survey professional seeking stable project work, technical development, and long-term growth in the UAE infrastructure sector.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, design, and project delivery company supporting major infrastructure, transportation, construction, and urban development programs. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons contributes to Civil Engineering projects through accurate field supervision, strong technical coordination, quality-focused delivery, and practical infrastructure expertise that supports safe and reliable project outcomes.
The Land Surveyor - Stormwater Projects will support site supervision teams by carrying out field surveys, setting-out checks, level verification, control point checks, benchmark verification, quantity measurements, and survey record preparation. The role is important for ensuring that infrastructure and stormwater works are built in line with approved drawings, specifications, survey controls, and Abu Dhabi project requirements. Accurate survey work will help protect existing services, reduce construction errors, and support timely project progress.
Core Duties
* Perform land surveys, field surveys, measurements, and geodetic calculations for infrastructure and stormwater construction works.
* Check setting-out, levels, coordinates, control points, and benchmarks to confirm alignment with approved drawings and project requirements.
* Interface with the client, contractors, engineers, and supervision teams to determine and verify survey requirements.
* Support survey activities for stormwater networks, roads, utilities, drainage structures, and related infrastructure works.
* Complete assigned survey tasks within approved schedule, man-hour, and cost requirements.
* Verify service locations and help ensure existing utilities are identified and protected during construction.
* Prepare field sketches, survey notes, calculations, and supporting records for site verification and documentation.
* Maintain accurate survey information including field books, sketches, control data, benchmark checks, and calculation records.
* Measure completed work quantities when required by the construction supervision team.
* Record initial and final levels of works to support progress verification and project records.
* Assist in preparing as-built drawings and review as-built record drawings for accuracy and completeness.
* Review drawings, maps, plats, specifications, and technical documents related to survey activities.
* Use survey terminology and descriptive materials correctly when preparing records, sketches, and field reports.
* Participate positively in health and safety matters on site as required by the Resident Engineer and project Safety Representative.
* Coordinate clearly with site teams and management to report survey findings, discrepancies, and required follow-up actions.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma or Associate Degree in Land Surveying or an equivalent discipline.
* Minimum 8 years of experience in infrastructure, roads, and utilities projects.
* Recent UAE work experience is required, especially on Abu Dhabi projects.
* Strong hands-on knowledge of CAD software, survey software, Total Station, data collectors, and GPS equipment.
* Working knowledge of construction sequences and standard industry work procedures is preferred.
* ADM or DMT experience is preferred.
* Relevant Abu Dhabi survey approvals or license are an advantage.
* Good understanding of field survey methods, control points, benchmarks, setting-out, level checks, and as-built records.
* Able to read and understand maps, drawings, specifications, survey terminology, and technical project documents.
* Good written and spoken English communication skills.
* Able to communicate clearly with contractors, engineers, site teams, and management.
* Strong attention to detail with a practical approach to field verification and documentation.
* Committed to health, safety, quality, and safe work practices on active construction sites.
Skills Set
* Land surveying
* Stormwater surveying
* Infrastructure surveying
* Roads surveying
* Utilities surveying
* Field surveys
* Geodetic calculations
* Setting-out checks
* Level verification
* Control point checks
* Benchmark verification
* Initial level recording
* Final level recording
* Quantity measurement
* As-built drawings
* As-built record review
* Field sketches
* Survey calculations
* Field books
* Survey documentation
* CAD software
* Survey software
* Total Station
* GPS equipment
* Data collectors
* ADM experience
* DMT experience
* Abu Dhabi project experience
* Utility protection
* Construction supervision
* Site safety coordination
Why Join Us
This role is a strong opportunity for a Land Surveyor who wants to support major stormwater and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. The position offers practical exposure to construction supervision, road and utility works, survey verification, as-built documentation, and field coordination within a respected Civil Engineering environment. It is well suited for a survey professional seeking stable project work, technical development, and long-term growth in the UAE infrastructure sector.
About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, design, and project delivery company supporting major infrastructure, transportation, construction, and urban development programs. In Abu Dhabi, Parsons contributes to Civil Engineering projects through accurate field supervision, strong technical coordination, quality-focused delivery, and practical infrastructure expertise that supports safe and reliable project outcomes.
