Senior Surveyor

Total Surveying Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Superannuation

Performance bonus scheme

Every hour worked is paid

Job summary

Total Surveying Solutions – Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to lead survey efforts on major transport, infrastructure and construction projects across NSW from our Sydney base.

Youll manage your own work with support from experienced managers and have opportunities to mentor junior surveyors while delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. The role emphasizes autonomy, leadership and hands-on field work with modern survey tech.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider team.
• Experience delivering surveying on infrastructure projects.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining survey control.
• Construction set-out and QA surveying.
• Managing conformance reporting and deviation analysis.
• Producing accurate survey data and documentation.
• Working closely with engineers, site supervisors and project managers.
• Mentoring and supporting junior surveyors.
• Delivering projects safely, accurately and on schedule.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

Degree or Diploma in Surveying

Tools

12d

12d Field

Job description

Total Surveying Solutions – Sydney CBD NSW

At TSS Total Surveying Solutions, we're growing our Sydney team and are looking for an experienced Senior Surveyor to help deliver major transport, infrastructure and construction projects across NSW.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own work, the support of experienced managers and the opportunity to work on projects that challenge and develop your skills.

Why Join TSS?

• $52–$60 per hour (depending on experience)
• Company vehicle
• Superannuation
• Performance bonus scheme
• Every hour worked is paid
• Modern survey technology including 12d, 12d Field, UAV, GNSS and laser scanning
• Diverse transport, infrastructure and construction projects
• Genuine opportunities to mentor and progress into leadership
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture

The Role

As a Senior Surveyor, you'll take ownership of your projects while providing technical guidance to junior surveyors and helping deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establishing and maintaining survey control
• Construction set-out and QA surveying
• Managing conformance reporting and deviation analysis
• Producing accurate survey data and documentation
• Working closely with engineers, site supervisors and project managers
• Mentoring and supporting junior surveyors
• Delivering projects safely, accurately and on schedule

About You

You'll bring:

• A Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Geomatics or Geospatial Engineering
• Strong experience in construction and infrastructure surveying
• Experience using 12d and 12d Field
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The ability to work independently while supporting the wider team
• A current Australian Driver Licence
• A commitment to quality, safety and delivering great outcomes

Physical Requirements

This position includes:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Carrying surveying equipment (up to 20kg)
• Working around live construction environments
• Driving between project sites
• Occasional overtime when project requirements demand

Why Surveyors Choose TSS

We're proud to have built a workplace where experienced surveyors can focus on delivering great work.

Our managers understand the realities of site work because they've done it themselves. We provide modern equipment, invest in new technology and trust our people to manage their projects without unnecessary micromanagement.

As the business continues to grow across NSW, Victoria and the ACT, there are genuine opportunities to develop your career, take on more responsibility and help shape the next generation of surveyors.

TSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.