Surveyor - All Levels

Precise Spatial Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and professional development

CES Accreditation support

Long-term project pipeline and stable,

Team-based culture

Job summary

Precise Spatial Services is expanding its NSW, SA and QLD teams for Survey Technicians, Project Surveyors and Senior Surveyors on DIDO/FIFO rosters. The role supports major mining, infrastructure and renewable energy projects, using Leica equipment and CAD tools to deliver precise survey data on-site.

You’ll contribute to set-out, data processing and QA, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with project specs and safety requirements across shifts.

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a team on complex field surveys and set-outs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Leica total stations and GNSS equipment.
• Carry out basic construction set-out, pickups and as-built surveys.
• Manage field data, keep equipment calibrated and organized.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Surveying qualification (Certificate/Diploma/Degree)

Tools

Leica equipment

Civil 3D

12d

Job description

Surveyors – All Levels | Mining & Renewables | 2:2 DIDO/FIFO NSW

NSW – DIDO and FIFO

12-hour shifts on a 2:2 Roster

$40–$75 per hour + project allowances + super

Build your career on major mining, infrastructure and renewable energy projects

Precise Spatial Services is expanding and looking for Survey Technicians, Project Surveyors and Senior Surveyors to deliver major mining, infrastructure and renewable energy construction projects across NSW, SA and QLD.

Whether you're starting out or leading major projects, you'll work alongside experienced professionals using Leica equipment and CAD software.

The roles and what you'll be doing

• Set up and operate Leica total stations and GNSS equipment
• Basic construction set-out, pickups and as-built surveys
• Record field data accurately and keep equipment clean, calibrated and in order
• Help with basic data downloads and processing
• Follow site safety procedures, permits and mine site requirements
• Run day-to-day survey on site with minimal supervision
• Carry out construction set-out for civil, structural, mechanical and piping (SMP) works
• Complete construction set-out, pickups and as-built surveys
• Establish, check and maintain survey control networks
• Process data and prepare deliverables in Civil 3D or 12d
• Check design models and drawings, and raise issues with engineers before set-out
• Complete QA records, conformance reports and survey documentation
• Guide and support Survey Technicians in the field
• Lead survey on major mining, infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Plan and allocate survey work, crews and equipment across shifts
• Act as the main survey contact for clients, project engineers and site supervisors
• Design and manage survey methodologies
• Review and sign off on survey data, QA documentation and as-built deliverables
• Make sure survey work meets project specifications, standards and safety requirements
• Mentor and develop Project Surveyors and Survey Technicians
• Contribute to project planning, scheduling and continuous improvement

All levels

• Take part in pre-start meetings, equipment inspections, risk assessments and site safety programs

Roster and travel

• 2:2 roster (14 days on, 14 days off) working 12-hour shifts, with possible nightshifts
• DIDO and FIFO to sites across South Australia, Queensland, Central West and regional NSW
• Door-to-door travel time and travel costs covered

What we offer

• Hourly rates of $40–$75 + super, depending on level
• Site, meal, night shift and underground allowances
• Structured mentoring, training and ongoing professional development
• Support towards Certified Engineering Surveyor (CES) Accreditation
• A long-term project pipeline and stable employment with a established company
• A supportive, collaborative team

What you'll bring

• Certificate III or IV , Diploma or Degree in Surveying, or equivalent experience
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Leica equipment, Civil 3D or 12d is an advantage
• Mining, civil, infrastructure, renewables or SMP experience is highly regarded but not essential
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol testing

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and anyone looking to start or grow a career in surveying.