Land Surveyor - Infrastructure / Roads

About the role

AECOM is recruiting a Land Surveyor for infrastructure and road projects in Dubai. The role covers land and engineering surveys, setting out, as-built surveys and the preparation of survey reports and drawings, working closely with site engineers, construction teams and utility contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out land and engineering surveys in line with approved drawings, specifications and survey requirements.
• Establish, verify and maintain survey control points, benchmarks and reference levels at the site.
• Perform topographical, boundary and setting-out surveys for infrastructure and utility works.
• Set out roads, drainage, sewerage, water supply, irrigation and other utilities, and check coordinates, levels, alignments, chainages and elevations against approved drawings.
• Monitor road levels, gradients, cross-sections and longitudinal profiles during construction.
• Carry out detailed surveys for excavation, trenching, pipe laying, manholes and chambers, and as-built surveys for completed works.
• Prepare and submit survey reports, field records, level books and as-built drawings.
• Operate and maintain Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level and Digital Level instruments, ensuring they are calibrated.
• Coordinate with site engineers, construction teams, inspectors and utility contractors, and resolve survey-related discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and support final as-built documentation for project handover.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years as a Land Surveyor, with at least 5 years on infrastructure and road projects for private developers or major contractors.
• Proven experience in topographic, route, as-built and construction surveys for roads, utilities and drainage.
• Ability to manage survey teams, keep records and ensure accuracy of setting-out and as-built submissions.
• Familiarity with local authority requirements and standards for infrastructure and road projects.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Total Stations, GPS/GNSS, Digital Levels and Auto Levels.
• Strong knowledge of road alignment setting out, utility corridor surveys, earthworks quantities and survey report preparation.
• Interpretation of engineering and IFC drawings.
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center or Leica Geo Office.

Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person day-one onboarding at an AECOM office.