Ad Ports Group
Senior Specialist - Survey & GIS
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 11/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
25/02/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
11/04/2026
Job description
The Senior Specialist in Survey & GIS at Abu Dhabi Ports manages land acquisition, survey operations, and land handover processes for investors and public/utility lands. The role ensures accurate cadastral measurements, maintains an up-to-date land data bank, supports planning and construction of infrastructure projects, and supervises survey teams and contractors to maintain service quality and investor satisfaction.
Required skills
Land Surveying & Demarcation
Topographic & Cadastral Surveys
Geodetic Control Network Establishment
GIS Software & AutoCAD Map 3D
Total Station & GPS Surveying Equipment
Land Bank Data Management
Project Planning & Site Inspection
Team Supervision & Contractor Coordination
Workflow & Process Optimization
Technical Support for Infrastructure Projects
Key responsibilities
- Establish accurate geodetic control reference networks tied to DMA network for project implementation
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and land demarcation for industrial, commercial, and public/utility lands
- Issue demarcation certificates and site plans for tenants and investors
- Develop systems and operational procedures to improve cadastral services and maintain workflow standards
- Supervise and coordinate survey teams and outsourced contractors, including approving payment claims
- Maintain accurate measurements in the land bank and ensure timely handover to investors
- Provide technical support to Ports, Emirates Sdeira Real Estate Investment Group, and Engineering & Technical Services divisions
- Process survey data using appropriate software and ensure proper transformation and integration into GIS/land databases
- Promote best practices, guidelines, and standardized processes across surveying operations
Experience & skills
- BSc or PE in Surveying or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years of experience in land surveying or GIS-related roles
- Experience with municipalities, town planning, surveying firms, or consulting/contracting engineering companies
- Proficient with total stations, GPS surveying, and field data collection
- Experience with AutoCAD drafting; knowledge of AutoCAD Map 3D and GIS software is an advantage
- Ability to work independently in field and office environments
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience supervising teams and coordinating with contractors