Assistant Land Surveyor

Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Land Surveyor to support the surveying and setting-out operations on a significant railway infrastructure project in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE. This role will work closely with the Land Surveyor to ensure precise measurements and alignment for railway construction and associated civil engineering works.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Land Surveyor in conducting setting-out and surveying tasks related to railway and civil projects.
• Assist in railway alignment, including chainage, level verification, coordinate determination, and preparation of formation works.
• Contribute to surveying activities for track laying, earthworks, roadworks, drainage systems, structural elements, bridges, and utility installations.
• Operate and assist with surveying instruments such as Total Station, GPS/GNSS receivers, and Auto Level devices.
• Help establish and verify benchmarks, control points, and reference coordinates under supervision.
• Participate in topographical surveys and as-built documentation efforts.
• Accurately take field measurements and maintain thorough survey records and field notebooks.
• Assist in verifying construction work correspondence with approved IFC drawings and survey coordinate data.
• Coordinate effectively with Site Engineers, Land Surveyors, and construction personnel to achieve accurate setting-out.
• Report any inconsistencies in levels, coordinates, alignment, or dimensions promptly to the Senior Surveyor.
• Ensure all surveying instruments are well-maintained and calibrated appropriately.
• Adhere strictly to project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE), quality assurance, and surveying standards and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Between 2 and 5 years of relevant experience in surveying, ideally involving railway, metro, or major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in construction surveying and setting-out processes.
• Railway or metro project exposure is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with and basic to good skills operating Total Station, GPS/GNSS, and Auto Level equipment.
• Ability to interpret survey, civil engineering, and alignment drawings accurately.
• Strong communication abilities and a collaborative team approach.
• Preference will be given to candidates who can start immediately or within a short notice period.