Surveyor

RPS; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone allowance

Boot allowance

Uniform allowance

Annual leave on work anniversary

Job summary

RPS on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a Surveyor to join our growing Survey team. You will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects and advance toward registration while working with experienced professionals using the latest equipment.

The role offers exposure to cadastral, development and infrastructure work, with a focus on accuracy, client service and collaboration within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of surveying experience across cadastral, development or infrastructure projects.
• Registration progression toward QLD Surveyors Board consent or Associate status encouraged.
• Experience with cadastral and land surveying preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input across a range of surveying projects.
• Undertake fieldwork, calculations and data processing.
• Build relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Assist with project delivery from brief to completion, including client liaison.

Skills

Surveying

Client liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Surveying

Tools

Trimble instruments

12D

Survey software

Job description

Sunshine Coast, QLD

An excellent opportunity is available for a Surveyor to join our growing Survey team on the Sunshine Coast.

Surveyor – Sunshine Coast

An excellent opportunity is available for a Surveyor to join our growing Survey team on the Sunshine Coast.

This position offers the opportunity to further develop your surveying career, progress towards registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland and be supported by a team of experienced and driven industry professionals using the latest equipment and technology.

With a strong pipeline of work across South East Queensland, you will gain exposure to a broad variety of surveying projects while developing both your technical and project management capability.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will provide technical input and support across a variety of surveying projects.

You Will

• Undertake fieldwork, calculations and data processing across a range of cadastral, development and infrastructure projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Assist with the management of projects from initial brief through to delivery, including client liaison and internal coordination
• Prepare accurate survey documentation, plans and project deliverables
• Support project budgets, programming and delivery requirements
• Work closely with Team Leaders, Survey Managers and other experienced Surveyors
• Assist with resource planning and provide support to junior team members as your experience develops
• Ensure work is undertaken in accordance with RPS quality and work health and safety standards.

About You

You will ideally be registered with the Surveyors Board of Queensland as an Associate Surveyor, or be a Graduate Surveyor actively progressing towards registration. Full Surveyor registration or above would also be highly regarded.

You Will Bring

• Approximately 2–3 years’ experience across a range of surveying projects
• A recognised qualification in surveying
• Experience in cadastral and land surveying
• Sound field surveying, calculation and data processing capability
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and other project stakeholders
• Proficiency with surveying equipment and relevant software
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a broader team.
• Experience with Trimble instruments and 12D will be advantageous, along with previous experience working within a surveying, engineering or multidisciplinary consultancy environment.
• A current Queensland manual driver's licence is required.
• You must have full Australian working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why RPS?

This role provides an excellent platform to strengthen your technical expertise while building your career within one of Australia's largest employers of Surveyors.

Joining RPS, You Will Benefit From

• A structured pathway and strong support towards cadastral registration
• Exposure to a diverse and consistent pipeline of survey work
• Support and mentoring from experienced Surveyors and accessible technical leaders
• A company vehicle
• Phone, boot and uniform allowances
• An additional day of annual leave on your work anniversary
• A $250 'Fit for Work' allowance for sport or work-related equipment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to the broader range of benefits and career opportunities available through RPS and Tetra Tech.
• A 38-hour week as standard plus overtime

About RPS

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, defines, designs and manages some of the most successful infrastructure, development and resource projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

We focus on solving meaningful challenges for our clients and communities while creating an inclusive environment that supports both individual and business growth.

We are practical, approachable and solutions-focused, with a mindset geared towards success – making complex easy.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.

Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.

Recruitment Agencies

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