Senior Project Surveyor - Canberra

Total Surveying Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Laptop

Phone

Job summary

Total Surveying Solutions in Canberra is seeking a Senior Project Surveyor to lead surveying on major construction projects, enjoying a lifestyle‑rich city with mountains and fine food, while delivering top‑tier professional outcomes.

You will manage survey control networks, provide high‑accuracy set‑out, QA data, and collaborate with engineers and PMs. A vehicle‑driven role with modern tech supports field work and career growth.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Surveying / Geospatial / Geomatics are required.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction set-out or project surveying is expected.
• Confident communicator with clients and teams.
• Self-driven, reliable, and detail-focused.
• Positive attitude and team mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and protect survey control networks.
• High-accuracy set-out.
• Process and QA survey data.
• Advise clients on survey impacts and requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs & stakeholders.
• Ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
• Uphold TSS safety and QA standards.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualifications in Surveying / Geospatial / Geomatics

Job description

Senior Project Surveyor - Canberra, Australia

\$145,000 - $155,000 per year + Vehicle + Tech

Trade the commute for mountains, trails, and world‑class food.

If you’re a Senior Project Surveyor ready for a lifestyle upgrade without sacrificing your career, this is your move.

Welcome to Canberra, Australia’s best‑kept secret. Think buzzing bars, award‑winning restaurants, live music, festivals, and a thriving young professional scene… all wrapped in a city that’s clean, safe, and ridiculously easy to live in.

And when the weekend hits?

You’re 2 hours from the snow (hello ski season), surrounded by epic mountain biking trails, hiking, lakes, and road trips to the coast.

This isn’t just a job. It’s a lifestyle shift.

Why Canberra?

• A seriously underrated food & wine scene (some of Australia’s best restaurants and wineries)
• Trendy bars, breweries & a growing nightlife culture
• Easy access to the Snowy Mountains for skiing & snowboarding
• Weekend trips to the coast
• No big‑city chaos - but still packed with culture, sport & events

Why Join TSS Total Surveying Solutions?

We’re not your typical surveying company.

TSS is a progressive, people‑first business operating across NSW, Victoria and the ACT. We back our team with the best tech, real support, and genuine career pathways but we keep the culture tight, social, and down‑to‑earth.

You’ll join a young, high‑performing Canberra team delivering major construction and infrastructure projects, with autonomy in your role and a crew that’s got your back.

What You’ll Get

• \$145,000 - $155,000 per year + Vehicle + Tech
• Paid for every hour you work, no unpaid overtime
• Company vehicle + laptop + phone
• Exposure to high‑profile local projects
• Real career progression opportunities
• A supportive, social team culture
• The chance to build a life, not just a career

The Role

As a Senior Project Surveyor, you’ll play a key role across a variety of construction and infrastructure projects:

• Maintain and protect survey control networks
• High‑accuracy set out
• Process and QA survey data
• Advise clients on survey impacts and requirements
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs & stakeholders
• Ensure data integrity and resolve discrepancies
• Uphold TSS safety and QA standards

What You’ll Bring

• Qualifications in Surveying / Geospatial / Geomatics
• 7+ years’ experience in construction set‑out or project surveying
• Confident communicator with clients and teams
• Self‑driven, reliable, and detail‑focused
• A positive attitude and team mindset

Why Make the Move?

Because you can keep progressing your career and completely upgrade how you live.

Less grind. More life.

Less stress. More adventure.

Same (or better) career trajectory.