Land Surveyor

Company overview

Dar is the founding company within Sidara and operates as an international consulting group spanning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental services, project management, facilities management, and economics. With operations across 60 countries and a team of 20,500 professionals, the organization works on complex global projects from early concept through delivery, aiming to create meaningful connections between people, places, and communities.

Vision and values

The company describes itself as a place for people who enjoy building solutions, learning continuously, and innovating with purpose. Its guiding principles are:

• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Empowerment
• Connectivity
• Courage

Role summary

The Land Surveyor will handle surveying activities for construction projects in Dubai, ensuring accurate site measurements, setting out works, and reliable documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out topographic, boundary, and construction surveys using total stations, GPS, levels, and related instruments.
• Set up and confirm horizontal and vertical control points for the project.
• Mark out grids, foundations, columns, roads, utilities, and other elements in line with approved drawings.
• Verify dimensions, elevations, coordinates, and alignments during ongoing construction.
• Produce survey reports, field records, sketches, and as-built drawings.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and subcontractors to ensure design intent is applied correctly.
• Track construction progress and flag any differences from approved plans.
• Look after surveying instruments and keep them calibrated and in good working condition.
• Follow project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements at all times.
• Support quantity calculations and prepare survey-related records and documentation.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional certification or a survey license, where applicable.
• Prior experience on building construction projects.
• Working knowledge of survey and drafting software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Leica Geo Office, Trimble Business Center, or similar tools.
• Good understanding of construction drawings and core surveying concepts.
• Ability to operate a total station, GPS/GNSS, auto level, and other survey equipment.

Application note

Only candidates who closely match the listed requirements will be moved forward for further consideration.