Senior Mine Surveyor – Field Ops & Team Leadership

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Surveyor for a major mining project near Randburg, Gauteng. This on-site role requires meticulous field data collection, leadership of the surveying team, and the creation of accurate control networks to support mine planning and safety.

You will work with total stations, GPS, drones, and CAD/GIS platforms to deliver precise spatial data and regulatory-compliant surveys for underground and surface operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mining surveying and field data collection.
• Ability to establish and maintain survey control networks.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the surveying team on-site.
• Establish and maintain accurate control networks for mining operations.
• Ensure all survey work complies with regulatory standards and project requirements.
• Support mine planning, resource estimation, and safety initiatives.

Skills

Surveying

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Tools

Total Stations

GPS

Drones

CAD/GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chief Surveyor for a major mining project near Randburg, Gauteng. This on-site role requires meticulous field data collection, leadership of the surveying team, and the creation of accurate control networks to support mine planning and safety.

You will work with total stations, GPS, drones, and CAD/GIS platforms to deliver precise spatial data and regulatory-compliant surveys for underground and surface operations.