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Land Surveyor - Infra/Roads
AECOM
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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 + Carry out land and engineering surveys in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, and survey requirements. + Establish, verify, and maintain survey control points, benchmarks, and reference levels at the project site. + Conduct topographical, boundary, and setting-out surveys for infrastructure and utility works. + Perform setting-out activities for roads, drainage networks, sewerage, water supply, irrigation, and other utility installations. + Verify coordinates, levels, alignments, chainages, and elevations against approved construction drawings. + Conduct detailed surveys for excavation, trenching, pipe laying, manholes, chambers, and associated structures. + Monitor road levels, gradients, cross-sections, and longitudinal profiles during construction. + Carry out as-built surveys for completed infrastructure and utility installations. + Prepare and submit survey reports, field records, level books, and as-built drawings. + Operate and maintain surveying equipment, including Total Station, GPS/GNSS, Auto Level, and Digital Level. + Ensure all surveying instruments are properly calibrated and maintained. + Coordinate with site engineers, construction teams, and inspectors to ensure accurate setting-out and construction activities. + Verify existing site conditions and identify discrepancies between actual site levels and approved design drawings. + Assist in identifying and resolving survey-related technical issues and discrepancies during construction. + Ensure survey activities comply with project specifications, approved method statements, and applicable authority requirements. + Maintain accurate survey records and documentation for inspection, verification, and project handover. + Coordinate with utility contractors to verify existing underground services and proposed utility alignments. + Support the preparation of final as-built documentation and survey records for project completion and handover. Qualifications + Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field. + Minimum 7 years of experience as a Land Surveyor, with at least 5 years on infrastructure and road construction projects for private developers or major contractors. + Proven experience in conducting topographic, route, as-built, and construction surveys for roads, utilities, drainage, and associated infrastructure works. + Proficient in operating survey instruments including Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, Digital Levels, and Auto Level instruments . + Strong knowledge of road alignment setting out, utility corridor surveys, earthworks quantity calculations, and preparation of survey reports. + Experienced in interpreting engineering drawings, IFC drawings, and coordinating survey activities with engineering and construction teams. + Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Leica Geo Office , or equivalent survey software. + Familiar with local authority requirements and standards related to infrastructure and road projects. + Ability to manage survey teams, maintain survey records, and ensure accuracy of all setting-out and as-built submissions. + Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. 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 management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10163539 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa Career Area: Survey & Estimation Work Location Model: On-Site