Conduct topographical, construction, engineering, and land surveys at project sites.
Establish and maintain benchmarks, control points, reference points, and survey networks.
Carry out setting-out activities for foundations, structures, roads, utilities, drainage, buildings, and other civil works.
Establish accurate coordinates, levels, elevations, alignments, and dimensions as per approved drawings.
Review survey drawings, IFC drawings, shop drawings, coordinates, and project specifications before commencing survey activities.
Verify site conditions, existing levels, boundaries, and coordinates against design information.
Conduct pre-construction and as-built surveys and prepare accurate survey records.
Perform level and alignment checks for excavation, foundations, reinforcement, formwork, concrete, structural elements, roads, drainage, and utilities.
Take measurements and quantities of completed works to support progress measurement and project documentation.
Monitor construction activities to ensure works are executed within approved tolerances and design parameters.
Coordinate with Civil Engineers, Site Supervisors, QA/QC, Planning, BIM, consultants, and subcontractors regarding survey requirements.
Provide survey data and technical information required for construction planning and execution.
Identify discrepancies between actual site conditions and approved drawings and report them to the concerned Engineer.
Assist in resolving setting-out and dimensional issues during construction.
Carry out periodic checks of established benchmarks and control points to ensure accuracy.
Maintain proper records of survey observations, coordinates, levels, measurements, calculations, and completed surveys.
Prepare survey reports, field books, calculation sheets, sketches, and as-built documentation.
Ensure all survey instruments and equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.
Conduct routine checks of Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, Auto Levels, Digital Levels, and other surveying instruments.
Coordinate with third-party surveyors and consultants for joint surveys and verification where required.
Support preparation of as-built drawings and coordinate with CAD/BIM teams to incorporate verified site data.
Assist in monitoring construction tolerances and dimensional accuracy.
Ensure surveying activities comply with project procedures, approved standards, and applicable UAE requirements.
Follow all HSE requirements while carrying out surveying activities on active construction sites.
Perform other surveying and site-related duties assigned by the Project Manager or Engineer.
Strong knowledge of land and construction surveying principles and practices.
Proficiency in using Total Station, Auto Level, Digital Level, GPS/GNSS, and other surveying equipment.
Good knowledge of setting-out procedures, benchmarks, coordinates, levels, and construction tolerances.
Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, architectural, and survey drawings.
Good understanding of topographical surveys, as-built surveys, and construction measurements.
Strong knowledge of coordinate systems and survey calculations.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant surveying software.
Knowledge of Civil 3D and BIM workflows will be an advantage.
Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple survey requirements.
Good knowledge of construction site HSE requirements.
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying, Survey Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
5–10 years of relevant experience in land surveying and construction surveying.
Hands-on experience in setting out civil, structural, infrastructure, and building works.
Experience using Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, and other modern surveying instruments.
Experience in preparing as-built surveys and construction survey reports.
UAE/GCC experience is highly preferred.
Experience working on projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be an advantage.
Knowledge of UAE surveying practices, coordinate systems, and local authority requirements is preferred.
Relevant surveying certification or professional qualification will be an added advantage.