Senior Survey & Operations Lead - 3D/AI/BIM Enabled

Aptus Personnel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Consultancy in Sydney is seeking a senior Survey & Operations Manager to oversee survey delivery, lead the team, and maintain key client relationships that keep work coming in. The role blends technical surveying with business oversight across land development, infrastructure, and high-rise projects.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, mentor field teams, drive tenders and proposals, control budgets, and ensure QA and safety compliance with Australian Standards while

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Surveying or Spatial Science.
• Background as Survey Manager / Operations Manager / Regional Manager.
• Strong stakeholder management and client growth experience.
• Budgets, forecasting and project profitability experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day survey operations in Sydney.
• Lead, coach and mentor surveyors and field teams.
• Main client contact for developers, builders, engineers and government stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities, write proposals, quotes and tenders.
• Manage project scope, risks, variations, costs and progress claims.
• Ensure QA, safety and compliance with Australian Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business development

Budgeting

Education

Surveying degree or diploma

Tools

12d

CAD

GIS

Job description

Consultancy in Sydney is seeking a senior Survey & Operations Manager to oversee survey delivery, lead the team, and maintain key client relationships that keep work coming in. The role blends technical surveying with business oversight across land development, infrastructure, and high-rise projects.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, mentor field teams, drive tenders and proposals, control budgets, and ensure QA and safety compliance with Australian Standards while