Land Surveyor

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Job Description

eview and understand project contract documents, drawings, specifications, and relevant authority standards to ensure accurate survey execution and compliance with design requirements.

· Establish, verify, and maintain primary horizontal and vertical control points on site, including reference benchmarks and traverse networks.

· Coordinate with the Contractor’s surveyor to verify site benchmarks, layout, and control data prior to commencement of construction activities.

· Check and verify all setting-out works including alignment, levels, and coordinates for roads, utilities (wet and dry), structures, and other civil works to ensure accuracy and compliance with approved drawings.

· Monitor excavation levels, backfilling, and compaction layers to ensure compliance with approved design grades and tolerances.

· Inspect and confirm the correct installation of utilities, chambers, and ducts based on approved survey data and ensure correct cover levels and horizontal alignment.

· Conduct topographic and as-built surveys, ensuring data accuracy and proper submission of as-built drawings for approval.

· Verify survey instruments are properly calibrated and maintained as per project and QA/QC requirements.

· Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) and Assistant Resident Engineer (ARE) in checking the contractor’s survey works, identifying discrepancies, and issuing site instructions as required.

· Record and document survey data, prepare survey reports, and maintain field books for all inspection and verification activities.

· Ensure the contractor’s survey team follows approved method statements and safety procedures during survey activities.

· Perform joint surveys with the contractor and client representatives for measurement verification, payment quantities, and handover purposes.

· Ensure all utilities and structures are constructed to correct levels and alignments before covering or backfilling works.

· Participate in resolving survey-related issues or conflicts on site, including interface coordination between different packages or contractors.

· Report any discrepancies, deviations, or errors found in the contractor’s setting out to the RE/ARE immediately.

· Monitor Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance during survey activities and report any unsafe practices observed on site.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM  

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work  

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.