Diploma and ITI fresher for Assistant land surveyor

Position: Junior Land Surveyor / Survey Trainee
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Survey
Industry: Construction / Road & Infrastructure
Experience: Freshers – 1 year
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Senior Land Surveyor / Survey Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for Diploma / ITI freshers who are interested in developing a career in land and construction surveying. The candidate will work under the supervision of experienced surveyors and receive practical training in Total Station, Auto Level, GPS/GNSS, setting-out, leveling, and site measurements. Similar Dubai junior-surveyor roles focus on assisting senior surveyors and learning field survey equipment and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist Senior Surveyors in daily site surveying and setting-out activities.
  • Assist with surveys for roads, infrastructure, utilities, buildings and earthworks.
  • Operate Total Station, Auto Level and GPS/GNSS under supervision.
  • Assist in establishing benchmarks, reference points and control points.
  • Carry out basic leveling, measurements, offsets and coordinate collection.
  • Assist in setting out road alignments, kerbs, drainage, utilities and other civil works.
  • Record field measurements accurately in field books and survey records.
  • Assist in checking levels, coordinates, alignment and dimensions against approved drawings.
  • Assist in collecting data for as-built surveys.
  • Download and organize survey data for further processing.
  • Assist with basic AutoCAD/survey drawing preparation where required.
  • Maintain and take proper care of survey instruments and accessories.
  • Report any discrepancies or site issues to the Senior Surveyor.
  • Follow all HSE procedures and site safety requirements.
  • Work effectively with surveyors, engineers, supervisors and construction teams.

Educational Qualification

  • ITI in Surveying / Civil Surveying, OR
  • Diploma in Civil Engineering / Surveying, or equivalent.
  • Freshers are welcome; practical training will be provided.

Technical Skills

Candidates should have a basic understanding of:

  • Total Station
  • Auto Level / Digital Level
  • GPS/GNSS
  • Basic surveying and leveling
  • Coordinates and benchmarks
  • Chainage and offsets
  • Reading basic civil/construction drawings
  • Basic AutoCAD is an advantage

Current UAE junior-surveyor vacancies commonly specify Diploma/ITI-level qualifications and familiarity with Total Station, GPS and leveling equipment.

Candidate Profile

  • Freshers with a strong interest in surveying are encouraged to apply.
  • Good numerical and measurement skills.
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Willingness to learn and develop into a professional Land Surveyor.
  • Good communication and teamwork.
  • Physically fit and willing to work outdoors at construction sites.
  • Willing to work in Dubai's outdoor/site conditions.
  • Basic English communication skills.
  • UAE/GCC experience is not required for freshers.

Pay: Up to AED1,300.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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