Land Surveyor / Site Survey Engineer

The Land Surveyor is responsible for all surveying and geospatial control activities on construction sites. This role ensures accurate setting-out, alignment, leveling, and verification of civil, structural, architectural, and MEP works throughout the project lifecycle.

The position plays a critical role in maintaining project control points, ensuring compliance with approved IFC drawings, supporting installation accuracy, and preparing complete as-built documentation for final project handover and authority approvals.

Key Responsibilities

Surveying & Site Layout

• Establish, maintain, and verify horizontal and vertical control points
• Perform setting-out for civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and external works
• Ensure all works are executed as per approved IFC drawings and tolerances
• Carry out daily surveying for excavation, foundations, concrete works, steel structures, finishing works, and installations

Construction Monitoring & Verification

• Conduct daily checks on structural and MEP elements for alignment, levels, slopes, and positioning
• Verify subcontractor setting-out works and raise non-conformance reports (NCRs) when required
• Monitor settlement, structural movement, verticality, and alignment of buildings and equipment
• Participate in inspections with consultants, clients, and authorities

Equipment Installation Support

• Verify positioning of mechanical and electrical systems including AHUs, chillers, pumps, piping, cable trays, and firefighting systems
• Ensure accuracy prior to anchoring, grouting, or permanent fixing
• Support commissioning readiness through validation of installation coordinates

Testing & Commissioning Support

• Assist in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Verify dimensional compliance, elevations, slopes, and system alignment
• Check drainage invert levels and provide measurement reports for testing activities

As-Built Documentation

• Prepare accurate as-built survey data including coordinates, levels, and equipment locations
• Develop and update drawings using AutoCAD or Civil 3D
• Document underground utilities such as water, sewer, electrical, and telecom networks
• Coordinate with QA/QC and drafting teams for submission to consultants and authorities including KEZAD, DMT, and Civil Defense
• Provide digital deliverables in required formats (AutoCAD, GIS)

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with site engineers, QA/QC teams, subcontractors, and project managers
• Provide daily updates on survey progress and site constraints
• Participate in coordination meetings and technical discussions
• Advise teams on survey accuracy, tolerances, and best practices

Survey Equipment Management

• Operate and maintain survey instruments such as total stations, GPS/GNSS, and digital levels
• Ensure proper calibration, accuracy, and safe handling of equipment
• Maintain logs, calibration records, and survey documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Land Surveyor, including at least 3 years in the UAE
• Experience working with general contractors on building or industrial projects
• Strong knowledge of GPS/GNSS systems and surveying techniques
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Understanding of construction tolerances and QA/QC procedures
• Familiarity with UAE authority requirements (KEZAD, DMT, Civil Defense)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and MEP shop drawings
• Good communication skills in English

Key Responsibilities Summary

• Maintain accurate project control points (horizontal & vertical)
• Verify construction works for compliance with drawings and tolerances
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning through survey validation
• Prepare complete and accurate as-built documentation
• Ensure survey data supports authority approvals and project close-out

Professional Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and reliability of all survey data
• Maintain traceability of measurements and calibration records
• Provide accurate data for safe and efficient construction sequencing
• Report deviations promptly and recommend corrective actions
• Support project teams in resolving coordination and technical challenges