Construction Surveyor – High‑Rise Projects, Gold Coast

IAM Surveyors; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration based on qual

Company vehicle

Survey equipment

Career progression to Senior Surveyor/

Survey Manager role as portfolio grows

Support from an experienced surveying/

Professional working environment

Ongoing employment and career dev.

Job summary

IAM Surveyors Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast and Brisbane is seeking an experienced Construction Surveyor to take ownership of daily site surveying for major high-rise projects. You will set out columns, walls, slabs, lift cores, and verify survey control networks while liaising with site teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure safety standards are met.

The role offers a clear career pathway with opportunities to lead a surveying team as the business and project portfolio grows, with continued

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in surveying, engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' post-graduation experience in construction surveying.
• Strong knowledge of surveying software and CAD packages.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Excellent technical and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication abilities with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage time and multiple projects.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance.
• Valid Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel.
• Preferred experience in residential development, commercial construction, or infrastructure in the QLD region.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and own daily survey requirements with minimal supervision.
• Identify on-site issues and provide practical solutions.
• Establish, maintain, and verify horizontal and vertical survey control networks.
• Carry out construction set-out for columns, walls, slabs, lift cores, stairs.
• Perform level transfers and establish benchmarks.
• Undertake verticality checks, gridline transfers, and dimensional verification.
• Complete as-built surveys and quality checks for finished works.
• Set out civil works and external works as required.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and civil drawings.
• Prepare survey calculations, coordinate data and field information.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and site conditions and communicate them promptly.
• Liaise with site supervisors, engineers, subcontractors, and PMs to coordinate survey requirements.
• Maintain survey equipment and ensure work complies with project specs and safety requirements.
• Assist with survey records, QA documentation, and reporting as required.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in surveying/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

IAM Surveyors Pty Ltd on the Gold Coast and Brisbane is seeking an experienced Construction Surveyor to take ownership of daily site surveying for major high-rise projects. You will set out columns, walls, slabs, lift cores, and verify survey control networks while liaising with site teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure safety standards are met.

The role offers a clear career pathway with opportunities to lead a surveying team as the business and project portfolio grows, with continued