Surveying Technician

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

Job summary

MGC Civil is a leading Western Australian civil contractor delivering high-quality projects across commercial, retail and land development sectors. This role involves surveying duties across Perth-area sites, supporting construction managers and survey teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will hold a Diploma or higher in Surveying, have experience with GPS, Total Stations and survey software, and possess a White Card.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Surveying or related field.
• 1+ years’ civil surveying experience preferred.
• White Card and spatial qualifications preferred.
• Valid driver’s licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Construction Managers, Architects and Surveyors with planning and organisation on WA sites.
• Interpret plans, regulations and codes of practice.
• Prepare preliminary sketches, working drawings and specifications.
• Prepare, edit and revise maps, drawings and plans.
• Coordinate works programs and monitor progress.
• Inspect work and materials for compliance with standards.
• Estimate time scales and calculate costs.
• Collect data with surveying instruments and photogrammetric equipment.

Skills

Survey instruments

GPS

Total Stations

Civil drawings

Education

Diploma or Higher - Survey

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