Senior Surveyor – Lead Cadastral & Engineering Projects

Davis Ogilvie & Partners; Richmond; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Wellbeing programme / Health insurance

Carbon zero commitment

Strong team culture

Job summary

Davis Ogilvie & Partners in Richmond, South Island, is seeking an experienced Surveyor or Survey Technician to join our Nelson team. You will work on cadastral, engineering and topographical surveys with GNSS, robotic total stations, and surveying software across the Tasman region.

You will lead projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and planners while delivering accurate, practical survey solutions for our clients.

Qualifications

• Five+ years' land surveying experience.
• Bachelor of Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong communication with clients and authorities.
• Experience with cadastral, engineering and topographic surveys.

Responsibilities

• Lead cadastral and engineering survey projects from inception to completion.
• Prepare and lodge datasets via Land Online and ensure LINZ standards.
• Undertake boundary definitions and topographic surveys.
• Collaborate with civil, geotech, structural teams and environmental scientists.
• Engage with clients, contractors and local authorities throughout projects.
• Apply GNSS, total stations and UAV/scanning tools to support outcomes.
• Mentor junior survey staff and manage own workflow.

Job description

Davis Ogilvie & Partners in Richmond, South Island, is seeking an experienced Surveyor or Survey Technician to join our Nelson team. You will work on cadastral, engineering and topographical surveys with GNSS, robotic total stations, and surveying software across the Tasman region.

You will lead projects, mentor staff, and collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and planners while delivering accurate, practical survey solutions for our clients.