Surveying Technician

MGC Civil; City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MGC Civil is seeking a skilled Surveyor role to support Perth-area project sites. This full-time, permanent position offers $90,000-$130,000 per year plus super.

You will assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning, interpreting plans, and coordinating works across active sites. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Higher in Surveying, proficient with GPS, Total Stations and Topcon/Leica/Magnet software, and can manage large datasets with defensible as-built records.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Higher in Surveying or equivalent is required.
• Strong knowledge of civil design drawings and IFC documentation.
• Experience with surveying instruments and data handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation.
• Interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice.
• Preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications.
• Preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings.
• Coordinating works programs.
• Inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards.
• Calculating costs and estimating time scales.
• Collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment.
• Performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data.

Skills

Surveying

Civil design drawings

IFC documentation

Data management

Education

Diploma or Higher - Survey

Diploma or Cert IV in Surveying

Tools

Topcon

Leica

MAGNET

Job description

About The Business

MGC Civil is a market-leading Western Australian civil construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects safely, ethically, and efficiently.

MGC Civil has grown into a diversified civil contractor offering a comprehensive range of services across commercial retail and land development projects. Our capabilities include bulk and detailed earthworks, underground services, commercial drainage, roads, car parks and hardscaping, and retaining walls.

We pride ourselves on innovative thinking, practical problem-solving, and continually improving the way we operate. Our core values underpin everything we do and have earned us long-standing relationships with clients who trust our approach to project delivery.

• RESPECT
• INTEGRITY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• CAN-DO APPROACH
• TEAM SPIRIT
• HAVE FUN

About The Role

• This role is based across all MGC active project sites in and around Perth, WA
• Full Time, Permanent
• $90,000-$130,000pa + Super
• Assisting Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors in planning and organisation
• Interpreting plans, regulations and codes of practice
• Preparing preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications
• Preparing, editing and revising plans, maps, charts and drawings
• Coordinating works programs
• Inspecting work and materials for compliance with specifications, regulations and standards
• Calculating costs and estimating time scales
• Collecting data using surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment
• Performing routine computations and plotting preliminary data

About You

• Qualification – Diploma or Higher - Survey
• Proficient in survey instruments, GPS, Total Stations, and survey software (e.g., Topcon, Leica, or Magnet).
• Strong understanding of civil design drawings, models, and IFC documentation.
• Desirable - 1+ years’ experience in civil surveying (construction or infrastructure).
• Competent in managing large datasets and producing defensible as-built records.
• White Card and relevant survey or spatial qualifications (Diploma or Cert IV in Surveying preferred).
• Valid driver's licence.

MGC Civil – ABN 29 122 940 443

MGC Siteworks – ABN 81 647 474 904