Senior Engineering Surveyor

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join our growing team, delivering high-quality survey solutions across road, civil, and infrastructure projects throughout Queensland. This role suits a survey professional who thrives on technical challenges and takes ownership of projects from field capture through to final deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute engineering and construction surveys for road, drainage, and civil infrastructure projects

• Manage field crews and survey equipment, including robotic total stations, GNSS/RTK, and terrestrial LiDAR scanning

• Produce as-constructed survey data in line with TMR standards

• Process, QA, and deliver survey datasets using 12d Model/Trimble Business Center (TBC)

• Prepare survey control networks

• Liaise directly with clients, engineers, and TMR representatives on project scope, staging, and deliverables

• Review and check survey outputs prepared by junior and intermediate surveyors

• Plan and oversee drone/LiDAR survey capture, including flight planning and airspace considerations

• Prepare technical reports, survey plans, and certification documentation

• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and workplace health & safety requirements

About you

• Degree or Diploma in Surveying

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in engineering or construction surveying

• Demonstrated experience with TMR projects, standards, and documentation requirements

• Strong working knowledge of 12d Model, Trimble software (TBC, Access, etc...), and Trimble GNSS/robotic total station systems

• Experience with LiDAR scanning (Drone or SLAM-based systems) and point cloud processing (highly regarded, not essential)

• Current QLD driver's licence

• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage field teams autonomously

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and high attention to detail

About us

We are a growing surveying practice delivering survey solutions across road, civil, and infrastructure projects throughout Queensland.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Vehicle and equipment provided

• Ongoing professional development and support toward ESP-AP certification

• Varied project portfolio spanning road, civil, and infrastructure survey work

• Supportive team culture with modern survey technology and equipment

• Opportunities for career progression within a growing surveying practice