Land SurveyorConfidential Careers · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Land Surveyor

🗓️ Posted 2026-10-05 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Full-time Hybrid Construction
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market AED 10,000–AED 18,000/mo

About the Company

Land Surveyor - Railway Project Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced Land Surveyor to carry out surveying and setting-out activities for a major railway infrastructure project. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate survey control, alignment, levels, coordinates and dimensional verification in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.

Responsibilities

  • ● Carry out topographical surveys, setting-out and as-built surveys for railway and civil works.
  • ● Establish and maintain survey control points, benchmarks and coordinates throughout the project.
  • ● Perform accurate setting-out for railway alignment, track works, earthworks, roads, structures, bridges, drainage and utilities.
  • ● Conduct level, alignment, coordinate and elevation checks in accordance with approved drawings.
  • ● Interpret and work from IFC drawings, shop drawings, alignment drawings and survey data.
  • ● Conduct surveys for horizontal and vertical railway alignment, chainage, formation levels and track-related works.
  • ● Verify construction works against approved design coordinates, levels and tolerances.
  • ● Prepare survey reports, calculations, field records and as-built documentation.
  • ● Coordinate with Site Engineers, Construction Managers, QA/QC and Technical Office teams.
  • ● Monitor survey equipment calibration and ensure proper use and maintenance of surveying instruments.
  • ● Identify and report discrepancies between site conditions, survey data and approved drawings.
  • ● Ensure all surveying activities comply with project specifications, safety requirements and quality standards.

Requirements

  • ● Minimum 5-8 years of relevant surveying experience, preferably on major railway or infrastructure projects.
  • ● Proven experience in railway, metro, road, infrastructure or large-scale civil projects.
  • ● Strong experience in railway alignment, setting-out, levels, coordinates and as-built surveys.
  • ● Proficient in using Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Digital Level and other surveying equipment.
  • ● Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and survey processing software is preferred.
  • ● Ability to read and interpret engineering, alignment and survey drawings.
  • ● Strong knowledge of surveying procedures, construction tolerances and quality requirements.
  • ● Railway/Metro project experience is highly preferred.
  • ● Candidates available to join immediately or within a short notice period are preferred.
Credential Requirements for UAE
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Municipal Authority Approval

Municipal Authority

Must have to work
Cost: AED 1,000–3,000 Timeline: 1–3 months
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ECRA Registration

Engineering Competencies Regulatory Authority

Must have to work
Cost: AED 1,000–3,000 Timeline: 1–3 months