At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead diverse surveying projects and mentor junior team members in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join a progressive Brisbane-based organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Company vehicle, extra annual leave, fitness allowance, and strong support for career development.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive team culture with health and wellbeing programs.
- Why this job: Make an impact in surveying while advancing your career with experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: 4-6 years of surveying experience and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
This is an opportunity for you to advance your career as a Senior Surveyor, stepping into a role with increased ownership within a supportive Brisbane-based team.
You will play a key role in delivering projects, developing others and contributing to a high-performing survey function, supported by experienced professionals and the latest equipment and technology.
Key Responsibilities
- In this role, you will provide senior-level technical expertise, guidance and coordination across a diverse portfolio of surveying projects.
- You will take responsibility for managing projects end-to-end, including client engagement, project planning, delivery oversight and financial performance.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships within the infrastructure and development sectors will be a key focus.
- You will lead fieldwork, calculations and data processing activities, ensuring quality, accuracy and efficiency across all project stages.
In addition, you will work closely with Team Leaders and the Survey Manager on resource planning, project allocation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- A core part of this role will involve mentoring and supporting junior team members, fostering capability development and contributing to a high-performing team environment.
You will also ensure compliance with company work health and safety standards and promote best practice across all activities.
About You
- You will be registered with the Surveyors Board of Queensland as an Associate Surveyor, or be a Graduate working towards registration, with full Surveyor registration or above highly regarded.
- You will bring 4–6 years’ experience across a range of surveying projects, with a proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver outcomes to a high standard.
- Demonstrated experience in client management, stakeholder engagement and informal or formal leadership will be highly regarded.
- Strong organisational and time management skills are essential, along with advanced proficiency in surveying equipment and software.
- Experience with Trimble instruments and 12D will be advantageous.
- You will be confident operating in technically complex environments, making sound decisions and driving project outcomes, supported by strong technical capability and clear communication skills.
- A current QLD manual driver’s licence is required.
- You must be based in Brisbane or open to relocation, with full working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
Benefits
- You will be joining a progressive organisation that offers a company vehicle, along with phone, boot and uniform allowances.
- You will receive an extra day of annual leave on your work anniversary, as well as a $250 “Fit for Work” allowance for sport or work‑related equipment.
- There is a structured pathway and strong support towards cadastral registration, backed by a diverse and consistent project pipeline.
- You will gain exposure to a wide variety of survey work within one of Australia’s largest employers of Surveyors.
- The team environment is collaborative, inclusive and supportive, with accessible leadership that prioritises mentoring and development.
- You will also benefit from a positive team culture, regular engagement initiatives, health and wellbeing programs, and access to a broader range of employee benefits.
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Senior Surveyor in Brisbane employer: RPS
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