FSI-JB-574 / Land Surveyor

Land Surveyor – Detailed Job Description

Job Title: Land Surveyor

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct topographical, boundary, setting-out, and construction surveys.
  
• Establish and maintain benchmarks, control points, coordinates, and reference levels on site.
  
• Carry out setting-out works for foundations, columns, walls, roads, drainage, utilities, and other structures.
  
• Perform accurate measurements of levels, distances, angles, elevations, and coordinates.
  
• Verify site conditions against approved drawings and survey data.
  
• Conduct surveys using Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, and other surveying equipment.
  
• Prepare and maintain survey records, field books, measurement sheets, and reports.
  
• Check and verify existing survey control points and benchmarks.
  
• Provide accurate coordinates and levels to the site engineering team.
  
• Monitor construction activities to ensure correct alignment, elevation, dimensions, and positioning.
  
• Carry out as-built surveys for completed construction works.
  
• Prepare or assist in preparing survey drawings, site plans, and as-built drawings.
  
• Coordinate with civil engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and site supervisors.
  
• Identify discrepancies between actual site conditions and approved drawings and report them to the concerned engineer.
  
• Perform regular calibration and basic maintenance checks of surveying instruments.
  
• Ensure all surveying activities comply with project specifications and approved procedures.
  
• Maintain proper documentation of all survey activities and measurements.
  
• Assist with quantity measurements and earthwork calculations when required.
  

Equipment & Software

The candidate should have experience with:

• Total Station
  
• Auto Level / Digital Level
  
• GPS/GNSS
  
• Laser Level
  
• AutoCAD
  
• Civil 3D – preferred
  
• Surveying and mapping software
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 3–7 years of relevant experience as a Land Surveyor.
  
• Experience in building, infrastructure, road, drainage, utilities, or civil construction projects.
  
• Strong knowledge of surveying techniques, coordinates, levels, benchmarks, and setting-out procedures.
  
• Ability to read and understand civil, structural, architectural, and infrastructure drawings.
  
• UAE/GCC construction experience is preferred.
  
• Good knowledge of AutoCAD and surveying instruments.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Good communication and coordination skills.
  

Short Client Requirement

Land Surveyor with 3–7 years of experience in construction and infrastructure projects. Must have strong experience in setting-out, leveling, topographical surveys, as-built surveys, benchmarks, coordinates, and site measurements. Proficient in Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, and AutoCAD. UAE/GCC experience preferred.