Senior Surveyor/Team Lead

Survey and Spatial New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership discounts

Social club events

Relocation and immigration support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Beca Auckland is seeking an experienced Surveyor to join our high-performing Auckland-based Survey team, taking a lead role in the delivery of complex and high-value survey projects. You’ll provide technical leadership and take ownership of project delivery—overseeing quality, programme, and commercial outcomes.

You’ll also mentor a team of 5–7 surveyors and help others grow their capabilities. You’ll contribute to significant national and international projects across utilities, transport, and

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the survey profession with deep GNSS, robotic total stations, and laser scanning know-how.
• Experience with 12d and Autodesk software valued.
• Commercially minded with leadership capabilities and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex, high-value survey projects.
• Provide technical leadership and ensure quality, programme, and commercial outcomes.
• Mentor and develop a team of 5–7 surveyors.
• Collaborate across a multidisciplinary consultancy on national and international projects.

Skills

GNSS

Robotic total stations

Laser scanning

12d

Autodesk

UAV

Reality capture

Tools

12d

Autodesk

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Surveyor to join our high-performing Auckland-based Survey team, taking a lead role in the delivery of complex and high-value survey projects. In this role, you’ll provide technical leadership and take ownership of project delivery—overseeing quality, programme, and commercial outcomes. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, guiding project teams to deliver exceptional results for our clients. In addition to project delivery, this role includes a people leadership component, supporting a team of approximately 5–7 surveyors. This typically represents around 30% of your time and focuses on mentoring, coaching, and helping others grow their technical and professional capabilities. You’ll foster a collaborative team environment, contribute to planning and resourcing, and support day‑to‑day guidance—while remaining actively involved in hands‑on survey project management and delivery. As part of a large multidisciplinary consultancy, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to significant national and international projects across sectors including utilities, transport, and local government. You’ll be supported with the tools, trust, and challenge needed to further develop your expertise while making a meaningful impact on project outcomes and team performance.

Ko wai koe | About you

With solid experience in the survey profession, you bring a strong technical foundation across GNSS, robotic total stations, and laser scanning methodologies. Experience with 12d and Autodesk software is highly valued, along with exposure to UAV and broader reality capture technologies. More importantly, you’re a proactive and commercially minded professional who thrives on leading from the front. You enjoy solving complex problems, driving innovation, and continually improving how work is delivered. You take pride in building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and you’re confident supporting, mentoring, and developing others in the team.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

A Career With Beca Will Provide You With

• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2026

Region: Auckland

Type: Full Time

Category: Surveyor

Experience Required: With solid experience in the survey profession, you bring a strong technical foundation across GNSS, robotic total stations, and laser scanning methodologies.