Lead Land Surveyor – Subdivisions & Infrastructure

Ivory Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major projects

Subdivision exposure

Diverse tasks

Collaborative team

Professional development

Job summary

Ivory Group is seeking a Registered Land Surveyor in Sydney to lead land development and infrastructure surveying projects. You will work with developers, engineers, PMs and contractors, delivering fieldwork and technical solutions across the full development lifecycle.

The role offers significant client exposure, autonomy, and a path to grow within a dedicated surveying and geospatial team, contributing to major residential, industrial and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Registered Surveyor with NSW credentials and a related tertiary degree.
• Experience in land development, cadastral and construction surveying preferred.
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of land development and surveying projects.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, PMs and contractors.
• Contribute to growth of surveying and geospatial team.
• Deliver fieldwork, technical delivery, and project management across projects.

Skills

Client management

Fieldwork

Project delivery

Leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Commercial focus

Autonomous work

Education

Registered Surveyor NSW

Tertiary qualification in Surveying or Spatial Science

Tools

Surveying equipment

Surveying software

Job description

Registered Land Surveyor

2000 Sydney Ivory Group

Posted 3 days ago

Job Description

• Take ownership of high-profile land development and surveying projects
• Work closely with developers, engineers, project managers & contractors
• Play a key role in the continued growth of the surveying and geospatial team

About the Position

As a Registered Land Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of surveying services across land development and infrastructure projects. You will have significant client and project exposure, with the opportunity to work across projects from initial site investigations and cadastral definition through to construction, subdivision and final certification. The role will suit a Registered Surveyor who enjoys a combination of fieldwork, technical delivery, project management and client interaction, and who is looking to take the next step in their career within a growing consultancy.

About the Company

Our client is an established Australian consultancy specialising in civil engineering, surveying and geospatial services, project management and development-related infrastructure. The business works closely with developers, landowners and government stakeholders to deliver projects across the full development lifecycle, from initial investigations and feasibility through to design, approvals, construction and completion. Their project portfolio includes residential subdivisions, industrial developments, infrastructure and major development projects.

Skills and Experience

• Registered Surveyor qualification in NSW
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Surveying or Spatial Science
• Strong Australian surveying experience
• Proven experience across land development, cadastral and/or construction surveying
• Experience working on subdivision projects
• Strong understanding of NSW cadastral and land development requirements
• Experience with construction set-out and civil infrastructure projects
• Strong technical understanding of survey data, calculations and plans
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment and relevant surveying software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client and stakeholder management capability
• Ability to manage projects and work autonomously
• Previous experience mentoring or leading survey teams would be highly regarded
• A commercial and client-focused approach to project delivery

Culture

You’ll join a collaborative and technically focused environment where technical leadership, client relationships, ownership and career development are strongly valued. The business promotes a culture where experienced professionals are encouraged to take ownership of projects, contribute ideas and develop their leadership capabilities. You’ll work alongside experienced civil engineers, surveyors, designers and project managers, providing an opportunity to gain exposure to the broader development lifecycle and collaborate across disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Opportunity to work on major land development and infrastructure projects
• Strong exposure to residential and industrial subdivision
• Diverse mix of field, technical and project management responsibilities
• Opportunity to work closely with developers and major project stakeholders
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development and ongoing technical training
• Increasing responsibility across project and client management
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the surveying division