Land Surveyor - Stormwater and Microtunneling

About the role

AECOM is looking for a Land Surveyor in Dubai to carry out surveying, setting-out and measurement activities for stormwater and microtunneling works. The role ensures accurate horizontal and vertical alignments, coordinates, levels and benchmarks for pipelines, shafts, tunnels, manholes and chambers, in line with approved drawings, project specifications, quality requirements and Dubai Municipality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform precise setting-out and topographic, control and as-built surveys for stormwater and microtunneling works.
• Establish, verify and maintain survey control points, benchmarks and reference grids with the contractor's survey team.
• Check and verify alignments, pipe inverts, tunnel drives and shaft locations before and during construction.
• Monitor microtunneling drive alignments and breakthrough coordinates within allowable tolerances.
• Verify and certify survey results for measurement sheets, interim payments and progress verification.
• Maintain up-to-date survey records, field books and digital data files, and calibrate total stations, GPS and digital levels per QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinate with the contractor and supervision team, take part in pre-construction and progress meetings, and ensure HSE compliance, especially in confined spaces.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover by verifying final levels and coordinates.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of overall surveying experience, including at least 3 years on stormwater, sewerage, utility, microtunneling or underground infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in setting-out and as-built surveys for pipelines, shafts, tunnels, manholes and chambers.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality requirements, local coordinate systems and infrastructure construction practices.
• Valid UAE driving licence preferred.

Required skills

• Total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and digital levels.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, alignment drawings and IFC documents.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC procedures, survey tolerances and survey control methods.

Benefits mentioned depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability cover, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.