Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Land Surveyor to join its team on a major infrastructure assignment in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will perform field surveying activities to support accurate setting-out, verification, and as-built deliverables in line with project drawings, specifications, and safety requirements, helping shape a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself.
About Parsons — Imagine Next
Leadership Vision: Valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth across global infrastructure projects
Innovative Culture: Empowering employees to achieve their full potential and unleash their talent
Equal Opportunity Employer: Representation at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability
Career Investment: Endless growth opportunities — “aim for the stars” culture
Major Infrastructure Assignment in Abu Dhabi
Field Surveying Focus: Setting-out, verification, and as-built deliverables for a major Abu Dhabi infrastructure project
Technical Tools: Hands-on work with Total Station, GPS, levelling machines, and data collectors
Client & Contractor Interface: Direct coordination on project survey requirements
Safety-First Culture: Strong emphasis on HSE procedures and protection of existing utilities
Position Overview
This Land Surveyor role performs field surveying activities to support accurate setting-out, verification, and as-built deliverables in line with project drawings, specifications, and safety requirements. You will review drawings and documents, perform land and field surveys and geodetic calculations, supervise survey-related activities on site, interface with clients and contractors to verify survey requirements, and complete surveying tasks on schedule and within man-hour and cost budgets.
Why This Role Matters: As a Land Surveyor at Parsons, you work hands-on with Total Station, GPS, and levelling equipment on a major Abu Dhabi infrastructure project, ensure the protection of existing utilities through precise setting-out and verification, support as-built drawing preparation, and build your career within a globally respected infrastructure firm that genuinely invests in employee growth.
Key Responsibilities
Field Surveying & Setting-Out
- Review drawings and documents related to the works
- Perform land/field surveys and geodetic calculations; supervise survey-related activities on site
- Carry out setting-out, level checks, and verification of service locations to protect existing utilities
- Operate and maintain survey equipment including Total Station, GPS, levelling machine, and data collectors
Coordination & Project Delivery
- Interface with client and contractors to determine and verify project survey requirements
- Complete surveying requirements on schedule and within man-hour and cost budgets
- Measure completed work when required and support progress/quantity verification
Documentation & Safety
- Prepare sketches to support fieldwork and maintain survey information (field books, sketches, calculations)
- Assist in the preparation of as-built drawings
- Observe site safety procedures and follow site HSE requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering or Land Surveying (or equivalent)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in infrastructure, roads, and utilities projects
Essential Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with CAD software and survey software
- Proficiency with Total Station, data collectors, levelling machines, and GPS equipment
- Good written and spoken communication skills
Desired Skills
- Working knowledge of construction sequences and standard industry work procedures
- Consultancy or construction supervision experience
About Parsons — Imagine Next
Join Parsons, a global infrastructure firm where you can pursue a career with endless opportunities. Guided by a leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, Parsons cultivates an innovative culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels and genuinely invests in employee wellbeing, offering ongoing growth opportunities for those ready to imagine next.
Career Excellence: Bring precision and care to one of Abu Dhabi’s major infrastructure projects with a globally respected firm.
Who Should Apply?
- Civil Engineering or Land Surveying Graduates: With 3+ years of infrastructure project experience
- Field Surveyors: Skilled in Total Station, GPS, and levelling equipment
- Roads & Utilities Specialists: Experienced in setting-out and utility protection works
- CAD-Proficient Professionals: Comfortable preparing sketches and supporting as-built drawings
- Safety-Conscious Surveyors: Committed to HSE compliance on active infrastructure sites
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