Construction Surveyor

EHS Setouts and Surveys; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company phone

BYOD option

Job summary

EHS Setouts and Surveys, a family-run surveying company based in Melbourne, seeks a Construction Surveyor to provide setouts and levels across residential, commercial, and civil projects throughout Victoria. The successful candidate will work on-site with builders and site supervisors, reading drawings and using total stations and GNSS to ensure accurate data and timely delivery.

Based in Melbourne with travel to Chirnside Park and sites across Victoria, the role offers hands-on experience, a

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Surveying or Geospatial Science (or currently studying).
• Experience in construction surveying is preferred but not essential for juniors.
• Proficiency with survey equipment and reading construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction setout surveys on residential, commercial, and civil sites using total stations and related equipment.
• Set out levels, grades, and reference points to guide construction activity.
• Ensure setouts comply with project drawings, specifications, and survey regulations.
• Respond quickly on-site to keep projects moving and minimise downtime for builders and developers.
• Work closely with builders, developers, and site supervisors to deliver accurate, timely survey data.
• Coordinate with our office and admin team to keep site information and records up to date.
• Prepare and maintain accurate site records and survey reports.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and site-specific requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

On-site coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying or Geospatial Science

Tools

Total Station

GNSS

AutoCAD

Job description

We\'re looking for a Construction Surveyor to join us full-time, working on sites across Victoria with a base at our Chirnside Park office. You\'ll be on-site delivering setouts and levels for residential, commercial, and civil construction projects, working directly with builders, developers, and site supervisors to keep projects moving accurately and on schedule. We take a collaborative, problem-solving approach on-site rather than just providing measurements, with close coordination between our field teams and office support to keep every project running seamlessly.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out construction setout surveys on residential, commercial, and civil sites using total stations and related equipment
• Set out levels, grades, and reference points to guide construction activity
• Ensure setouts comply with project drawings, specifications, and survey regulations
• Respond quickly on-site to keep projects moving and minimise downtime for builders and developers
• Work closely with builders, developers, and site supervisors to deliver accurate, timely survey data
• Coordinate with our office and admin team to keep site information and records up to date
• Prepare and maintain accurate site records and survey reports
• Adhere to workplace safety standards and site-specific requirements

About you

• A degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Surveying or Geospatial Science (or currently working towards one)
• Experience in construction surveying (preferred, but not essential for junior applicants)
• Proficiency with survey equipment (Total Station, GNSS, AutoCAD, or other surveying software)
• Confidence reading and interpreting construction drawings and site plans
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills on-site
• Comfortable working independently on-site and coordinating with builders and site teams
• A valid driver\'s licence and reliable transport
• Physical ability to carry out fieldwork in all site conditions
• Based in Melbourne, with the ability to travel to our Chirnside Park office
• Family-run business with a supportive team and genuine culture
• Steady, varied pipeline of work — from residential and medium-density housing to apartments and commercial builds — with major builders and developers across Victoria
• 30+ years of industry reputation for accuracy and quality
• Career growth, with mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Flexible hours to suit work-life balance
• Company car, plus a company phone or a bring-your-own-device plan — whichever suits you
• Immediate start for the right candidate

About us

EHS Setouts and Surveys is a family-run surveying company with over 30 years of experience, established in 1992 as Eastern House Setouts. We work daily with award-winning builders and developers across Victoria, delivering fast, accurate construction set-out services that keep projects running smoothly, on time, and to specification. Our work spans residential dwellings across greenfield, brownfield, and infill developments, multi-unit and medium-density housing and commercial structures such as childcare centres, warehouses, schools, and recreation centres. We\'re proud of the precision we bring to every site, the relationships we\'ve built with our clients, and the culture we\'ve kept as we\'ve grown.