Land Surveyor

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

• Perform survey work under the direction and guidance of the Senior Highway Surveyor.
• Establish primary horizontal and vertical control points, including reference ties for re‑establishing points in the field.
• Record all measurements, rod readings, and calculations accurately in field books as work progresses.
• Check all work by completing traverse closures and bench circuits.
• Conduct pre‑construction surveys to verify site conditions, identify obstructions, and support design verification.
• Provide input and support for construction layout, staking, and setting out for roads, pavements, curbs, drainage, and utilities.
• Monitor and verify contractor work alignment, levels, and grading against design drawings.
• Coordinate with the contractor’s surveyor and Resident Engineer on work priorities, measurements, and discrepancies.
• Maintain survey equipment in proper working condition and perform frequent calibration checks.
• Assist in preparing as‑built drawings and maintaining documentation of survey records, reports, and maps for project reporting.
• Utilize modern computer software, GPS, total stations, and other survey equipment for accurate measurements.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures during all survey operations.

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in a relevant Engineering field (e.g., Civil, Geodetic or related field).
• 7‑10 years of experience as a land surveyor is preferable.
• Only UAE candidates are eligible to apply.

• The ideal candidate should be a Civil Engineering graduate or Diploma holder with equivalency certificate with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience in land surveying field and setting out of works of similar nature, or a Diploma holder with a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in the land surveying field in similar works.
• Candidate should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in UAE, mandatory with DM or RTA approval.

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

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.

ReqID: J

Business Line:
Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area:
Survey & Estimation

Work Location Model:
On‑Site