Site Surveyor

Site Surveyor- minimum 5 years of experience

Job Summary

The Site Surveyor is responsible for carrying out accurate land and construction surveys, setting out works, establishing levels and coordinates, and providing survey information required for the execution of construction activities. The Site Surveyor ensures that all works are positioned and constructed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, project coordinates, and required tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all types of surveying and setting-out activities required for civil and infrastructure works.
• Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and reference levels at project sites.
• Conduct site surveys and verify existing ground conditions, levels, dimensions, and coordinates.
• Set out building lines, foundations, roads, kerbs, drainage networks, utilities, structures, and other civil works.
• Carry out setting out for excavation, backfilling, grading, concrete works, paving, and other construction activities.
• Conduct surveys for roads, infrastructure, utility networks, drainage, landscaping, and external works as required.
• Read and interpret approved IFC drawings, shop drawings, survey drawings, and project specifications.
• Transfer design coordinates, levels, alignments, and dimensions from approved drawings to the site.
• Check and verify the accuracy of completed works against approved drawings and required tolerances.
• Carry out as-built surveys and provide accurate survey data for preparation of as-built drawings.
• Prepare survey reports, level sheets, coordinate data, and other required survey documentation.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager, Civil Engineer, Site Engineers, Foremen, and Civil Draughtsman regarding setting-out requirements.
• Liaise with consultants and client representatives during survey inspections and verification activities.
• Monitor and maintain survey equipment to ensure proper calibration, accuracy, and functionality.
• Ensure survey instruments are properly stored, maintained, and protected from damage.
• Record and maintain accurate survey data, field notes, measurements, coordinates, and site records.
• Identify discrepancies between site conditions and approved drawings and immediately report them to the responsible engineer.
• Assist the engineering team in resolving site alignment, level, and dimensional issues.
• Perform periodic checks of established benchmarks and control points to maintain survey accuracy.
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with project requirements, approved procedures, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Support quantity measurements and progress verification when required.
• Assist in preparing documentation required for inspections, handover, and project close-out.
• Perform other surveying duties assigned by the Project Manager or Project Engineer.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in construction surveying, preferably within the UAE.
• Experience in civil, infrastructure, road, utility, building, or landscaping projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction setting-out procedures, levels, coordinates, and surveying principles.
• Proficient in using Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, and other modern surveying equipment.
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of survey data processing and preparation of survey reports.
• Ability to perform accurate calculations and maintain proper survey records.
• Knowledge of UAE construction practices and relevant authority requirements is an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under site conditions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Work Location: In person