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Surveying Engineer

Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across saudi, uae with 2 recent postings.

GCC postings
2
Active markets
2
Typical experience
—
In brief

A Surveying Engineer in the GCC region requires excel, autocad, communication, analytical, time management. Perform surveying and mapping duties, usually under the direction of an engineer, surveyor, cartographer, or photogrammetrist, to obtain data used for construction, mapmaking, boundary location, mining, or other purposes. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

What a Surveying Engineer earns in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Surveying Engineer. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
12,000
Median
18,500
75th percentile
27,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01built drawings Coordinate with project engineers, consultants, and contractors Ensure survey works comply with project specifications and local authority
  • 02Position and hold the vertical rods, or targets, that theodolite operators use for sighting to measure angles, distances, and elevations.
  • 03Check all layers of maps to ensure accuracy, identifying and marking errors and making corrections.
  • 04Design or develop information databases that include geographic or topographic data.
  • 05Monitor mapping work or the updating of maps to ensure accuracy, inclusion of new or changed information, or compliance with rules and regulations.
  • 06Produce or update overlay maps to show information boundaries, water locations, or topographic features on various base maps or at different scales.
  • 07Determine scales, line sizes, or colors to be used for hard copies of computerized maps, using plotters.
  • 08Compile information necessary to stake projects for construction, using engineering plans.
  • 09Identify and compile database information to create requested maps.
  • 10Operate and manage land-information computer systems, performing tasks such as storing data, making inquiries, and producing plots and reports.
  • 11Compare survey computations with applicable standards to determine adequacy of data.
  • 12Analyze aerial photographs to detect and interpret significant military, industrial, resource, or topographical data.
Required qualifications
  • — out, leveling, and alignment works Familiarity with local authority requirements (DM, DDA, RTA, etc.) Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good problem
  • — solving and analytical skills Effective communication and coordination skills Ability to work independently and under site pressure Good time management and organizational skills
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

excelautocadcommunicationanalyticaltime managementerpReading ComprehensionActive Listening

Preferred skills

WritingSpeakingMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem Solving

Tools & technologies

excelautocaderpteams3D Nature LLC Visual Nature Studio3D Nature LLC World Construction SetAdobe Acrobat WriterAdobe FreeHand MXAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk 3d Studio VizAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk AutoCAD Blue SkyAutodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DAutodesk AutoCAD Map 3DAutodesk CAiCE Visual Transportation

Hiring companies we see

  • Petra
  • Dar Al Riyadh Consultants

Hired across

  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Surveying Engineer do in the GCC?

    A Surveying Engineer in the GCC performs core duties related to excel, autocad, communication, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Surveying Engineer?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with relevant experience of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Surveying Engineer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across saudi, uae, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Surveying Engineer role?

    Key skills include excel, autocad, communication, analytical, time management, erp, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Surveying Engineer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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