Surveying Technician

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Job summary

Sociable Tech Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks a dedicated construction surveyor to support site measurements and set-out across multiple projects. The role collaborates closely with Surveyors and Site Engineers to ensure accurate positioning and alignment per design drawings.

Applicants should have 3+ years of surveying experience or relevant qualifications, and be proficient with total stations, GPS/GNSS, and laser levels. WHS awareness and independent work ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in surveying, spatial information services, civil engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of work experience in lieu of qualification is acceptable.
• Experience in construction surveying or similar technical surveying role.
• Practical experience using surveying instruments: total stations, GPS/GNSS, laser levels.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Surveyors and Site Engineers with surveying activities, measurements, levelling and setting-out.
• Operate total stations, GPS/GNSS and laser levels to collect field data.
• Set out structural elements using reference points and drawings.
• Collect, record and process survey data and field observations.
• Read and interpret construction plans to support positioning requirements.
• Check levels, alignments and dimensions against project specs.
• Prepare field notes, sketches and documentation for review.
• Identify discrepancies between measurements and drawings and report them.
• Maintain surveying instruments and calibration arrangements.
• Coordinate surveying activities with site supervisors to support schedules.

Skills

Surveying

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser levels

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Site safety

Education

Surveying qualification

Civil engineering

Spatial information services

Tools

Total stations

GPS/GNSS

Laser levels

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Western Sydney Formwork The successful candidate will work across various construction projects throughout Sydney, providing technical surveying support to ensure accurate site measurements, construction set-outs and compliance with engineering drawings and project specifications. The role involves working closely with Surveyors, Site Engineers and construction personnel to support the accurate positioning, alignment and measurement of structural and construction elements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Surveyors and Site Engineers with construction surveying activities, including site measurements, levelling and setting-out works.
• Operating surveying equipment, including total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and laser levels, to collect accurate field measurements.
• Assisting with the setting out of structural construction elements, including concrete slabs, columns, beams, foundations and formwork systems, using approved reference points and construction drawings.
• Collecting, recording and processing survey data, measurements and field observations for use in construction activities.
• Reading and interpreting construction plans, engineering drawings and technical specifications to assist with site measurements and positioning requirements.
• Conducting routine checks of construction levels, alignments, dimensions and measurements against approved project specifications.
• Preparing survey field notes, measurement records, sketches and technical documentation for review by Surveyors and Site Engineers.
• Assisting with the identification and reporting of discrepancies between site measurements and construction drawings.
• Maintaining surveying instruments and equipment, including routine accuracy checks and calibration arrangements.
• Liaising with construction supervisors and site personnel to coordinate surveying activities and support project schedules.
• Complying with Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and established site procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualifications in surveying, spatial information services, civil engineering or a closely related technical discipline or at least 3 years of work experience in lieu of qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in construction surveying or a similar technical surveying role.
• Practical experience using surveying instruments, including total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and laser levels.
• Knowledge of construction measurement, levelling and setting-out procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience collecting, recording and processing survey measurements and field data.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of construction site safety requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently on assigned technical tasks and collaboratively with Surveyors, Engineers and construction personnel.

What We Offer

Competitive salary Opportunity to work across a range of construction projects throughout Sydney. Supportive working environment with an experienced construction team.

Opportunities to develop technical surveying skills and gain experience across different construction projects.

Work Type: Full time Salary: $80000-90000