Land Surveyor - Infrastructure and Construction Projects

Land Surveyor
- Infrastructure and Construction Projects Job Snapshot
- Role:
Land Surveyor

- Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Function:
Surveying

- Experience:

Minimum 7 years of professional land surveying experience
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement:
On-site

AECOM is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Land Surveyor to support infrastructure and construction projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The successful candidate will conduct comprehensive land surveys, perform detailed site assessments and deliver accurate surveying information to support engineering design, construction activities and project execution. The role requires strong technical expertise in modern surveying equipment, including GPS and GNSS systems, total stations and drone surveying technology.

The Land Surveyor will also use AutoCAD, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and survey data analysis tools to prepare technical drawings, site maps and survey documentation. Working closely with civil engineers, project managers, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams, the position involves verifying surveying accuracy, maintaining compliance with applicable UAE regulations and providing technical guidance to junior surveying personnel. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of relevant experience in land surveying, strong digital surveying capabilities and a valid professional surveying licence or certification recognized by UAE authorities.

• Conduct comprehensive land surveys for infrastructure, construction and civil engineering projects.
• Perform detailed site assessments to collect accurate measurements and geographical information.
• Establish reliable surveying data to support engineering design and construction requirements.
• Carry out field surveying activities using modern instruments and digital surveying technology.
• Verify site measurements and survey information against approved project specifications.
• Identify surveying discrepancies and coordinate appropriate technical resolutions.
• Ensure field measurements meet required accuracy and precision standards.
• Support project teams with reliable site information throughout construction activities.

• Operate GPS and GNSS surveying systems to capture accurate positioning information.
• Use total stations for precise site measurements and surveying operations.
• Apply drone surveying equipment and technology where required for project activities.
• Maintain surveying instruments and ensure equipment is suitable for field operations.
• Conduct appropriate equipment checks to support reliable survey results.
• Apply modern surveying techniques to improve measurement accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Stay informed about developments in digital surveying, drone applications and related technologies.

• Analyze collected survey data and verify the accuracy of measurements.
• Use AutoCAD to prepare detailed surveying drawings and technical documentation.
• Apply GIS software to process, analyze and present geographical information.
• Develop accurate site maps and survey plans based on verified field data.
• Prepare technical reports describing survey findings and site conditions.
• Maintain consistency between survey data, drawings and project documentation.
• Use surveying data analysis tools to support engineering and construction requirements.
• Ensure technical outputs comply with relevant project specifications and regulatory standards.

• Perform quality control checks on surveying activities and collected data.
• Verify the precision and reliability of…