Senior Utility Locator - Brisbane

Veris; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Veris is seeking an experienced Senior Utility Surveyor to lead our utility surveying and mapping services in Queensland as part of our Brisbane team. You will lead project delivery, build client relationships, and drive growth of our utility services offering, coordinating with stakeholders from planning to final delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in utility detection, mapping, and project management, with commercial awareness and the ability to sustain long-term

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Surveying, Utility Mapping, Geospatial Science, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in subsurface utility detection, survey and verification.
• Strong knowledge of AS 5488:2022 and its practical application.
• Ability to interpret records, plans and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility surveying and mapping services in Queensland from planning through delivery.
• Build and maintain client relationships; drive growth of utility services.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and manage priorities and risks.
• Oversee field activities, resources, safety and on-time delivery.
• Represent Veris professionally across projects and client environments.

Skills

Subsurface utility detection

AS 5488:2022 knowledge

Project management

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Independent and collaborative work

Effective communication

Field coordination

Licence holder

Education

Surveying / Utility Mapping / Geospatial Science qualification

Job description

About Us

Our team works across Queensland and Australia, bringing together planners, urban designers and advisors to deliver development projects, strategic planning initiatives, government advisory assignments and advocacy for major public and private sector clients. We are trusted by developers, landowners, infrastructure providers and government agencies to help shape places, solve complex challenges and unlock opportunities.

The Opportunity

Veris is seeking an experienced Senior Utility Surveyor to lead our utility surveying and mapping services in Queensland as part of our Brisbane team. This is more than a utility locating role. As the senior utility surveying representative in Queensland, you will be responsible for leading project delivery, building and maintaining client relationships, managing project priorities, and driving the continued growth of our utility services offering. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, coordinating directly with project stakeholders and taking ownership of projects from planning and scheduling through to final delivery. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in utility detection and mapping with proven project management capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to build long-term client relationships.

About You

• Qualifications in Surveying, Utility Mapping, Geospatial Science, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in subsurface utility detection, survey and verification.
• Strong working knowledge of AS 5488:2022 Classification of Subsurface Utility Information (SUI) and its practical application.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyse utility asset owner records, plans, and construction documentation.
• Proven experience managing projects from initiation to completion, including planning field activities, coordinating resources, and delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Strong client relationship management skills, with the ability to confidently engage with clients, contractors, asset owners, and project stakeholders.
• Experience managing client expectations, commercial outcomes, project risks, and competing priorities.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with Veris surveying, spatial, and utility teams nationally.
• A strategic mindset and a passion for identifying opportunities to grow capability, improve service delivery, and expand client relationships.
• Strong understanding of utilisation, productivity, and the commercial drivers of a professional services business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to represent Veris professionally across a range of projects and stakeholder environments.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to undertake field-based work as required.

Our Culture

At Veris we value providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, cultural background, ethnicity, national origin, ability/disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.