Lead Field Engineer

Lead Field Engineer, based in Dubai with regional coverage across the UAE and wider GCC. This is a field-led technical role responsible for the installation, calibration, support and continuous improvement of machine control and guidance solutions across major customer sites.Key responsibilitiesInstall, commission, calibrate and support machine control / guidance systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica) on excavators, dozers and gradersConfigure GNSS base/rover solutions, site localisation and coordinate systems; load and validate 3D design data and accuracy on siteDiagnose and resolve hardware, sensor and software issues; coordinate repairs, parts and technical escalations as requiredDeliver structured training to customer operators, survey teams, distributors and internal stakeholdersLead and mentor the field survey team, including prioritisation, resource allocation and quality assuranceDevelop, maintain and improve standard operating procedures covering installation, calibration, drone operations, safety and documentationProvide technical leadership for key accounts and support commercial teams with demonstrations, site trials and solution validationCandidate profileMinimum 3 years’ hands-on experience installing, calibrating and supporting machine control / guidance systems in live site environmentsDemonstrated experience leading site-based teams (engineers, technicians, operators or surveyors)Strong technical knowledge of GNSS/RTK, laser guidance, machine sensors and 3D design data workflowsHigh standards for safety, documentation, data accuracy and customer serviceComfortable operating independently in outdoor environments and travelling across the UAE/GCCPreferred experienceExposure to GCC infrastructure programmes, ports, airports or oil & gas projectsMulti-brand machine control experienceDrone survey exposure and/or GCAA drone pilot certification (training available)Familiarity with survey and design tools such as DJI Terra, Pix4D, Trimble Business Center and Civil 3DRequirementsFluent English (written and spoken)Valid UAE driving licence (required)UAE-based preferred; relocation considered for suitable candidatesBachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil or Geomatics Engineering (or equivalent)Additional certifications in automation, surveying and/or drone operations are advantageousIndustry preference (any of the below) Construction & infrastructure, heavy machinery, mining, oil & gas, ports & marine, aviation/airports, rail, industrial servicesKeywords Machine Control, Machine Guidance, Smart Construction, GNSS, RTK, Base Station, Rover, Site Localisation, 3D Design Data, Calibration, Commissioning, Excavator, Dozer, Grader, Trimble, Topcon, Leica, Field Engineering, Survey, Drone Survey, GCAA, Pix4D, DJI Terra, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, UAE, GCC, Dubai, Job, Relocation