Land Surveyor Site Survey Engineer
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Job Summary
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
- Bachelors 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
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