Senior Surveyor

Amey Australia; Wagga Wagga City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse projects

Lead projects

Wellness subsidy

Birthday leave

Referral bonuses

PD/CPD support

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Flexible workplace

Job summary

Amey Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our Riverina team based in Wagga Wagga. You will deliver cadastral, engineering and control surveys across a diverse portfolio while mentoring junior team members.

This role combines field operations, project coordination and client engagement, with the opportunity to lead projects from planning through to completion and to contribute to safer, more efficient surveying outcomes for our clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying or related discipline
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience in surveying
• Strong knowledge of cadastral, engineering and control surveying
• Understanding of Surveying and Spatial Information Act and regulations
• Experience CAD packages (Topcon Office, AutoCAD)
• Experience operating Total Stations, GNSS, drones, 3D scanning
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Ability to work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

• Undertake and oversee cadastral, engineering, and control surveys
• Perform survey fieldwork using modern surveying technologies
• Provide technical advice and recommendations based on survey outcomes
• Prepare and review survey plans, reports, and supporting documentation
• Utilise CAD software for survey calculations and drafting
• Finalise survey plans and coordinate certification through the Registered Surveyor
• Supervise and mentor Survey Technicians
• Maintain and manage survey equipment, vehicles, and instrument calibrations
• Ensure project delivery meets client expectations, budgets, and timeframes
• Liaise with clients, councils, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Support project coordination and assist with operational activities across the survey team

Skills

Cadastral surveying

Engineering surveying

Control surveys

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Surveying

Tools

Topcon Office

AutoCAD

Total Stations

GNSS

Drones

3D scanning

Job description

Amey Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our growing Riverina team based in Wagga Wagga.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of land development, infrastructure, transport, renewable energy, and community projects throughout the region. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality surveying services while mentoring junior team members and contributing to project success from planning through to completion.

Working closely with the General Manager and Principal Registered Surveyor, you'll enjoy a varied role that combines technical expertise, field operations, project coordination, and client engagement.

As a Senior Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of surveying services and supporting the successful execution of projects that exceed client expectations for quality, professionalism, and efficiency.

You will work across cadastral, engineering, and control surveys while supporting project planning, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.

About the Role

Amey Australia is seeking an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our growing Riverina team based in Wagga Wagga.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of land development, infrastructure, transport, renewable energy, and community projects throughout the region. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality surveying services while mentoring junior team members and contributing to project success from planning through to completion.

Working closely with the General Manager and Principal Registered Surveyor, you'll enjoy a varied role that combines technical expertise, field operations, project coordination, and client engagement.

As a Senior Surveyor, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of surveying services and supporting the successful execution of projects that exceed client expectations for quality, professionalism, and efficiency.

You will work across cadastral, engineering, and control surveys while supporting project planning, technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake and oversee cadastral, engineering, and control surveys
• Perform survey fieldwork using modern surveying technologies
• Provide technical advice and recommendations based on survey outcomes
• Prepare and review survey plans, reports, and supporting documentation
• Utilise CAD software for survey calculations and drafting
• Finalise survey plans and coordinate certification through the Registered Surveyor
• Supervise and mentor Survey Technicians
• Maintain and manage survey equipment, vehicles, and instrument calibrations
• Ensure project delivery meets client expectations, budgets, and timeframes
• Liaise with clients, councils, contractors, and key stakeholders
• Support project coordination and assist with operational activities across the survey team

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Surveying or a related discipline
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a surveying role
• Strong knowledge of cadastral, engineering, and control surveying practices
• Understanding of the Surveying and Spatial Information Act and associated regulations
• Experience using CAD packages, preferably Topcon Office and AutoCAD
• Experience operating Total Stations, GNSS equipment, drones, and 3D scanning technologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Relevant industry memberships
• Experience supervising or mentoring survey staff
• Knowledge of development, planning, and subdivision processes
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Why Join Amey Australia?

At Amey Australia, we offer more than just great projects. We provide an environment where people can build rewarding careers, develop professionally, and make a genuine impact.

Benefits Include

• Diverse portfolio of land development and civil infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to lead projects and mentor emerging survey professionals
• Strong pipeline of work and long-term job security
• Additional day of leave on your birthday
• Annual Wellness Subsidy to support your health and wellbeing
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Professional development and support for accreditation and CPD
• Opportunity to grow your career within a national consultancy
• Collaborative and supportive leadership environment
• Flexible and inclusive workplace culture

About Amey Australia

Formerly known as Premise, Amey Australia is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with more than 200 employees across Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia.

Our team delivers integrated solutions across the Built Environment, Water, Environmental & Renewables, and Transport sectors. Following the acquisition of Premise by leading UK consultancy Amey in July 2025, Amey Australia combines strong local expertise and longstanding client relationships with the backing of a globally recognised infrastructure and engineering organisation.

Together, we are creating smarter, more sustainable communities and delivering projects that make a lasting impact.