Land Surveyor

Company Description

• Work with Us.
• Change the World.
• At AECOM, were delivering a better world.
• Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
• We are the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
• There has never been a better time to be at AECOM.
• With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.
• We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
• Were one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.
• Join us.
• ****Job Description****
• We are recruiting a detail‑oriented, analytical Land Surveyor to support freight facility projects across Ruwais 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 contractors 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 freight facilities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 working on freight facilities

Additional Information

Strategic Business Unit

Job Details

About The Company

Report