Senior Construction Surveyor - Lead Precision Projects

Seam Surveys; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Laptop provided

Phone allowance

Modern surveying technology

Job summary

SEAM Spatial in Sydney, NSW seeks a Senior Construction Surveyor to lead survey delivery across active construction and infrastructure projects. You will oversee set-out, survey control, and QA, delivering accurate information from initial set-out through to completion.

The role requires a relevant surveying qualification and Australian experience, with proficiency in Total Stations, GNSS, AutoCAD and 3D/ UAV workflows.

Qualifications

• You hold a relevant qualification in surveying and have demonstrated experience in Australian construction surveying.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, tolerances and QA processes.
• Experience establishing and maintaining survey control.
• Proficiency with total stations, GNSS equipment, AutoCAD, Magnet software, data transfer and field‑to‑finish workflows.
• Experience with 3D scanning and UAV workflows (desirable).
• Solid understanding of Australian standards and surveying best practice.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of survey delivery across active construction and infrastructure projects.
• Plan, coordinate and execute survey activities from project commencement through to completion.
• Deliver engineering set‑out and establish survey control for structural, civil and infrastructure works.
• Complete construction surveys including footings, slabs, columns, services, pavements and structural elements.
• Establish, verify and maintain site control networks to ensure accuracy throughout project delivery.
• Interpret IFC drawings, engineering plans and specifications to support construction outcomes.
• Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies between design documentation and site conditions.
• Complete as‑built, monitoring and deformation surveys where required.
• Perform QA checks to ensure survey outputs meet tolerances, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Process survey data and prepare deliverables, including models and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, site supervisors and subcontractors to resolve challenges.
• Utilise robotic total stations, GNSS, 3D scanning and UAV technology.

Skills

Relevant qualification

Construction surveying experience

Independent on-site work

QA processes

Site survey planning

Education

Australian surveying qualification

Tools

Total Stations

GNSS equipment

AutoCAD

Magnet software

3D scanning

UAV workflows

Job description

SEAM Spatial in Sydney, NSW seeks a Senior Construction Surveyor to lead survey delivery across active construction and infrastructure projects. You will oversee set-out, survey control, and QA, delivering accurate information from initial set-out through to completion.

The role requires a relevant surveying qualification and Australian experience, with proficiency in Total Stations, GNSS, AutoCAD and 3D/ UAV workflows.