Land Surveyor

RobLawMax Recruitment; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Vehicle

Phone

Job summary

RobLawMax Recruitment invites applications for a Land Surveyor in Wanaka. You will oversee on-site surveying, set-out, earthworks support, as-built records and survey reporting across civil projects.

You’ll mentor junior survey staff, liaise with clients and engineers, and ensure accuracy, quality and regulatory compliance on site. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil construction surveying, strong CAD/Magnet/TBC skills, and proficiency with GPS and total stations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years civil construction/earthworks surveying experience.
• Strong CAD and survey software skills (Civil CAD, Magnet, TBC).
• Confident with GPS, total stations and set-out work.
• High accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Good communicator with ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Earthworks surveying including cut/fill, set-out, and as-builts.
• Field surveys and construction monitoring across civil projects.
• Produce survey drawings, reports, quantities, and documentation.
• Process survey data using Civil CAD, Magnet, and Trimble Business Center.
• Operate GPS, total stations, and related survey equipment.
• Ensure works meet design specifications and compliance requirements.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and project teams.
• Support mentoring of junior survey staff.

Skills

Surveying

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Civil CAD

Magnet

TBC

GPS

Job description

About The Company

Family-owned and managed Civil Contractor that is trusted in delivering construction projects across civil engineering, earthworks, infrastructure and land development.

Backed by an experienced and highly capable team, and a modern fleet of plant and equipment to successfully deliver projects of all sizes. From early planning to completion, their team is focused on providing practical solutions and exceptional workmanship.

Their success in building strong partnerships is proven by their continued growth within the industry.

Due to their growth, they are now looking for an experienced Land Surveyor to join their team in Wanaka.

The Role

The Surveyor will be responsible for overseeing and delivering all on-site surveying functions, including set-out, earthworks design support, as-built records, and survey reporting. This role plays a key part in ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance across all projects, while also supporting and supervising junior survey staff and working closely with clients, consultants, and wider project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Earthworks surveying including cut/fill, set-out, and as-builts
• Field surveys and construction monitoring across civil projects
• Produce survey drawings, reports, quantities, and documentation
• Process survey data using Civil CAD, Magnet, and Trimble Business Center
• Operate GPS, total stations, and related survey equipment
• Ensure works meet design specifications and compliance requirements
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and project teams
• Support mentoring of junior survey staff

About You

• 5+ years civil construction / earthworks surveying experience
• Strong CAD and survey software skills (Civil CAD, Magnet, TBC)
• Confident with GPS, total stations, and set-out work
• High accuracy with strong attention to detail
• Good communicator with ability to manage priorities

What We Offer

• $100,000 - $140,000 + Vehicle + phone
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on a range of civil infrastructure projects
• Career growth within a well-established business