Land surveyor

Surveyor

Dubai

June 15, 2026

Application ends: September 13, 2026

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 7 years of experience in surveying and setting-out for infrastructure projects
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GPS, Total Station, and surveying software
Strong understanding of coordinate systems, datum control, and vertical alignment verification
Experience with deep pipeline, shaft construction, and tunnel alignment monitoring
RTA approval and certification for Microtunneling Works (mandatory)
Familiarity with RTA, DM, and DEWA standards for utility and infrastructure projects
Expertise in stormwater drainage and microtunneling works
Knowledge of UAE construction standards and procedures, particularly in Dubai
Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
Good physical fitness for fieldwork activities
Valid driver’s license
Relevant university or college qualification (Min 3 Years of Diploma in Civil or Survey)
RTA/ DM Approval is preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and understand project contract documents, drawings, specifications, and relevant authority standards to ensure accurate survey execution and compliance with design requirements.
Establish, verify, and maintain primary horizontal and vertical control points on site, including reference benchmarks and traverse networks.
Coordinate with the Contractor’s surveyor to verify site benchmarks, layout, and control data prior to commencement of construction activities.
Check and verify all setting-out works including alignment, levels, and coordinates for roads, utilities (wet and dry), structures, and other civil works to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved drawings.
Monitor excavation levels, backfilling, and compaction layers to ensure compliance with approved design grades and tolerances.
Inspect and confirm the correct installation of utilities, chambers, and ducts based on approved survey data and ensure correct cover levels and horizontal alignment.
Conduct topographic and as-built surveys, ensuring data accuracy and proper submission of as-built drawings for approval.
Verify survey instruments are properly calibrated and maintained as per project and QA/QC requirements.
Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) and Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) in checking the contractor’s survey works, identifying discrepancies, and issuing site instructions as required.
Record and document survey data, prepare survey reports, and maintain field books for all inspection and verification activities.
Ensure the contractor’s survey team follows approved method statements and safety procedures during survey activities.
Perform joint surveys with the contractor and client representatives for measurement verification, payment quantities, and handover purposes.
Ensure all utilities and structures are constructed to correct levels and alignments before covering or backfilling works.
Participate in resolving survey-related issues or conflicts on site, including interface coordination between different packages or contractors.
Report any discrepancies, deviations, or errors found in the contractor’s setting out to the RE/ARE immediately.
Monitor Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance during survey activities and report any unsafe practices observed on site.