Civil Surveyor

Smith & Co; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Smith & Co Recruitment is partnering with established civil contractors delivering infrastructure projects across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland. We are seeking a degree-qualified Civil Surveyor in a Brisbane-based role offering up to $165K AUD plus Super and a Company Car, depending on experience.

You will work with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams to provide surveying support from site set-out to as-built surveys, ensuring works meet project requirements with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in civil construction or engineering surveying.
• Strong understanding of construction set-out and survey methods.
• Ability to interpret civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Experience using surveying instruments and relevant software.
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete site set-out for civil construction works.
• Conduct topographic, level and as-built surveys.
• Interpret engineering drawings and survey plans.
• Verify construction levels, alignments and tolerances.
• Prepare survey records, reports and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate survey requirements with engineers and site teams.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure data accuracy.
• Support quality checks and resolve survey discrepancies.

Skills

Degree in Surveying

Civil construction surveying

Set-out methods

Instrumentation & software

Education

Degree in Surveying

Tools

Total Stations

GPS GNSS

Leica

Trimble

AutoCAD

12d Model

Job description

About the role

Smith & Co Recruitment is partnering with established civil contractors delivering infrastructure projects across Brisbane and Southeast Queensland.

We're currently seeking a degree-qualified Civil Surveyor to support the delivery of civil construction projects. This Brisbane-based opportunity offers a competitive salary package of up to $165K + Super + Company Car, depending on experience.

You'll work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and site teams to provide accurate surveying support throughout construction. From site set-out and level checks to as-built surveys and quality verification, you'll play a key role in ensuring works are delivered accurately and in line with project requirements.

What's on offer?

• Up to $165K + Super + Company Car
• Brisbane-based civil construction opportunities
• Exposure to diverse civil infrastructure projects
• Hands-on responsibility across construction delivery
• Work alongside experienced engineers and site teams
• Opportunity to develop your surveying career

Key responsibilities

• Complete site set-out for civil construction works
• Conduct topographic, level and as-built surveys
• Interpret engineering drawings and survey plans
• Verify construction levels, alignments and tolerances
• Prepare survey records, reports and as-built documentation
• Coordinate survey requirements with engineers and site teams
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure data accuracy
• Support quality checks and resolve survey discrepancies

Skills & experience we're looking for

Must-have

• Degree qualification in Surveying or a relevant surveying discipline
• Experience in civil construction or engineering surveying
• Strong understanding of construction set-out and survey methods
• Ability to interpret civil engineering plans and specifications
• Experience using surveying instruments and relevant software
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Nice-to-have

• Experience on roads, subdivisions or civil infrastructure projects
• Exposure to GPS/GNSS, total stations and machine control systems
• Familiarity with Trimble, Leica, 12d Model or AutoCAD

About the company

Our clients are established civil contractors involved in the delivery of construction and infrastructure works throughout Southeast Queensland. These opportunities provide exposure to site-based engineering teams and a variety of civil construction activities.

Questions?

If you're a degree-qualified Civil Surveyor looking for your next opportunity in Brisbane, we'd like to hear from you.

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

Additional information

• Work across diverse civil construction & infrastructure projects
• Take ownership of site set-out, surveys & construction accuracy
• Brisbane-based opportunity with a company car & career growth