Senior Construction Surveyor – Melbourne | Modern Tech

Willis Setouts & Surveys; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Setouts & Surveys in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our team on construction projects across Victoria. You will lead field surveys, set-outs, and as-builts, ensuring precision and compliance with drawings and Australian standards.

Candidates should hold a Diploma or Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering, have construction surveying experience, and be proficient with GPS, laser scanning, and total stations. A valid license and willingness to travel to sites are essential.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in surveying or a related discipline (Diploma or Degree).
• Proven construction surveying experience including setouts and detail surveys.
• Proficiency with GPS, laser scanning, total stations and surveying software.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specs, and Australian regulations.
• Willingness to travel to Melbourne construction sites and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveying works on high-profile data centre projects.
• Conduct survey works on multi-story and commercial developments.
• Execute control surveys and draft plans.
• Manage pre-site computations and QA checks.
• Complete as-builts, post-pours, and plan drafting.
• Use modern surveying equipment to collect, process, and analyze spatial data.
• Prepare survey reports and documentation for stakeholders and site teams.
• Liaise with construction managers, engineers and project teams to ensure design compliance.
• Monitor progress against approved plans and identify deviations.
• Maintain accurate records of all surveying activities and site measurements.
• Ensure adherence to surveying standards, regulations and site safety protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Spatial awareness

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Diploma or Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

GPS

Laser scanning

Total stations

Surveying software

Job description

Willis Setouts & Surveys in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our team on construction projects across Victoria. You will lead field surveys, set-outs, and as-builts, ensuring precision and compliance with drawings and Australian standards.

Candidates should hold a Diploma or Degree in Surveying or Civil Engineering, have construction surveying experience, and be proficient with GPS, laser scanning, and total stations. A valid license and willingness to travel to sites are essential.