Land Surveyor

The Land Surveyor is responsible for conducting accurate land and construction surveys, establishing survey control points, setting out construction works, and providing precise measurements, levels, coordinates, and survey data for project execution. The Land Surveyor shall ensure that all surveying activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, required tolerances, and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct land, topographical, construction, and engineering surveys for various project requirements.
• Establish and maintain benchmarks, reference points, coordinates, and survey control networks.
• Carry out accurate setting out of buildings, roads, foundations, utilities, drainage networks, structures, landscaping, and other civil works.
• Transfer coordinates, levels, alignments, and dimensions from approved drawings to the site.
• Conduct topographical surveys to determine existing ground levels, elevations, boundaries, and site conditions.
• Perform leveling and coordinate measurements using appropriate surveying instruments.
• Operate and maintain Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level, and other surveying equipment.
• Verify existing site conditions and identify discrepancies between actual site conditions and approved drawings.
• Carry out pre-construction, construction, and as-built surveys as required.
• Prepare survey reports, field notes, coordinate lists, level sheets, and survey records.
• Provide accurate survey data to Engineers and Draughtsmen for preparation of drawings and as-built documentation.
• Conduct as-built surveys and verify completed works against approved drawings and specifications.
• Check alignment, elevation, levels, slopes, dimensions, and coordinates of completed construction works.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Civil Engineers, Site Engineers, Foremen, and other project personnel regarding setting-out requirements.
• Coordinate with consultants and client representatives during survey inspections and verification activities.
• Maintain accurate records of survey measurements, calculations, coordinates, benchmarks, and control points.
• Perform periodic checks of benchmarks and control points to ensure continued accuracy throughout the project.
• Assist the project team with quantity measurements and progress verification where required.
• Identify survey-related issues and immediately report discrepancies or potential problems to the Project Manager or Civil Engineer.
• Ensure surveying equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, stored, and protected.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with project HSE requirements and approved procedures.
• Support project handover activities by providing accurate survey records and as-built information.
• Perform other duties related to surveying as assigned by the Project Manager or management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying, Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in land surveying and construction projects.
• UAE construction experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in civil, infrastructure, road, utility, building, landscaping, or related construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, setting-out procedures, leveling, coordinates, and measurements.
• Proficient in operating Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level, and related surveying equipment.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and the ability to interpret engineering and survey drawings.
• Knowledge of coordinate systems, benchmarks, elevations, and construction tolerances.
• Experience in preparing as-built surveys and survey documentation.
• Ability to perform accurate survey calculations and maintain proper records.
• Good knowledge of construction site procedures and safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under site conditions.

Work Location: In person