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Land Surveyor
Construction
💰 Salary Not shared
📊 Market AED 10,000–AED 18,000/mo (AED 120,000–AED 216,000/yr)
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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Must have to work
Municipal Authority Approval
Municipal Authority
Cost: AED 1,000–3,000
Timeline: 1–3 months
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Must have to work
ECRA Registration
Engineering Competencies Regulatory Authority
Cost: AED 1,000–3,000
Timeline: 1–3 months
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