Land Surveyor - Infrastructure & Bridges

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Job Description

We are looking for a Land Surveyor  to join our infrastructure project team. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting and verifying surveying activities to ensure that construction works comply with approved drawings, coordinates, levels, dimensions, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify surveying and setting-out activities for infrastructure and bridge construction works.
• Check survey control points, benchmarks, coordinates, and levels before and during construction.
• Verify setting-out and alignment for bridge foundations, piles, pile caps, abutments, piers, retaining walls, and bridge decks.
• Inspect surveying works related to roads, earthworks, drainage, utilities, and other infrastructure elements.
• Verify excavation levels, formation levels, embankments, road profiles, and finished levels.
• Review survey reports, setting-out data, level records, and as-built drawings submitted by the contractor.
• Ensure surveying activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with the contractor's survey team, site inspectors, and engineers to resolve discrepancies in levels, coordinates, and dimensions.
• Identify and report surveying errors or deviations and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor the accuracy and calibration of surveying equipment and verify relevant calibration certificates.
• Maintain accurate survey inspection records and support the preparation of progress reports and project handover documents.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in surveying inspection for infrastructure, bridge, or major civil construction projects.
• Good knowledge of setting-out, levelling, coordinate systems, and as-built surveys.
• Experience using Total Station, GNSS/GPS, Auto Level, and other surveying equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and survey data.
• Good reporting, communication, and coordination skills.
• Previous experience in the UAE is preferred.

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.