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. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** We are recruiting a detail‑oriented, analytical Land Surveyor to support freight facility projects across Ruwais and the wider UAE. You will ensure accuracy and precision across all surveying operations for freight facilities, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and operators to deliver safe, high‑quality outcomes in fast‑paced, live‑operations environments. If you thrive on precision and want to shape resilient, efficient freight infrastructure. **Key Responsibilities** * Perform comprehensive survey work under the direction of senior surveying professionals, establishing primary horizontal and vertical control points with precision and accuracy * Record all measurements, rod readings, and calculations meticulously in field books as work progresses, ensuring complete documentation and transparency * Conduct pre-construction surveys to verify site conditions, identify potential obstructions, and support design verification processes * Provide expert input and support for construction layout, staking, and setting out for roads, pavements, curbs, drainage systems, and utilities * Monitor and verify contractor work alignment, levels, and grading against design drawings, maintaining rigorous quality standards * Coordinate effectively with the contractor's surveyor and Resident Engineer on work priorities, measurements, and any discrepancies that arise * Maintain survey equipment in optimal working condition and perform frequent calibration checks to ensure reliability and accuracy * Utilize modern computer software, GPS technology, total stations, and advanced survey equipment for precise measurements and data collection * Assist in preparing as-built drawings and maintain comprehensive documentation of survey records, reports, and maps for project reporting * Check all work by completing traverse closures and bench circuits, demonstrating commitment to accuracy and professional excellence * Ensure strict compliance with all safety procedures and protocols during survey operations, prioritizing the well-being of the team * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve challenges and contribute innovative solutions to surveying obstacles * **What you will bring** * Proven land surveying experience on freight facilities. * Proficiency with total stations, GNSS/GPS, digital/automatic levels, and common survey software; strong control and QA/verification skills. * Familiarity with tolerances, drainage falls, slab flatness, and interface requirements typical of heavy‑use freight yards. * Strong coordination and communication skills in fast‑paced, live‑operations settings. * Commitment to safety, quality, and complete survey documentation. **Qualifications** * Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, or a related engineering field * 7-10 years of professional experience as a Land Surveyor, with demonstrated expertise in construction and infrastructure projects * Experience working on freight facilities **Additional Information** **About AECOM** 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 manag