Land Surveyor

• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Operating Group:
  International
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower - Site

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We are recruiting a detail‑oriented, analytical Land Surveyor to support freight facility projects across Fujairah and the wider UAE. You will ensure accuracy and precision across all surveying operations for freight facilities, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and operators to deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes in fast‑paced, live‑operations environments. If you thrive on precision and want to shape resilient, efficient freight infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive survey work under the direction of senior surveying professionals, establishing primary horizontal and vertical control points with precision and accuracy
• Record all measurements, rod readings, and calculations meticulously in field books as work progresses, ensuring complete documentation and transparency
• Conduct pre-construction surveys to verify site conditions, identify potential obstructions, and support design verification processes
• Provide expert input and support for construction layout, staking, and setting out for roads, pavements, curbs, drainage systems, and utilities
• Monitor and verify contractor work alignment, levels, and grading against design drawings, maintaining rigorous quality standards
• Coordinate effectively with the contractor's surveyor and Resident Engineer on work priorities, measurements, and any discrepancies that arise
• Maintain survey equipment in optimal working condition and perform frequent calibration checks to ensure reliability and accuracy
• Utilize modern computer software, GPS technology, total stations, and advanced survey equipment for precise measurements and data collection
• Assist in preparing as-built drawings and maintain comprehensive documentation of survey records, reports, and maps for project reporting
• Check all work by completing traverse closures and bench circuits, demonstrating commitment to accuracy and professional excellence
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety procedures and protocols during survey operations, prioritizing the well‑being of the team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve challenges and contribute innovative solutions to surveying obstacles

What you will bring

• Proven land surveying experience on freightfacilities.
• Proficiency with total stations, GNSS/GPS, digital/automatic levels, and common survey software; strong control and QA/verification skills.
• Familiarity with tolerances, drainage falls, slab flatness, and interface requirements typical of heavy‑use freight yards.
• Strong coordination and communication skills in fast‑paced, live‑operations settings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and complete survey documentation.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, or a related engineering field
• 7-10 years of professional experience as a Land Surveyor, with demonstrated expertise in construction and infrastructure projects
• Experience on freight facilities

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