FSI-JB-574 / Land Surveyor
Fatherson International FZEJobsCloseBy Editorial Insights
Fatherson International FZE is seeking a Land Surveyor for a full-time on-site role in Dubai. The right candidate will have 3–7 years of experience performing topographical, boundary, setting-out, and as-built surveys, establishing benchmarks and control points, and delivering accurate coordinates and levels to the site team. Proficiency with Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, and AutoCAD is essential, with Civil 3D preferred, and the ability to read civil and infrastructure drawings. UAE/GCC construction experience is a plus. Applicants should tailor their CV to highlight setting-out, leveling, and as-built work, include survey reports or drawings samples, quantify achievements, and show strong collaboration with engineers and subcontractors while maintaining precise documentation and procedures.
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.