Senior Surveyor

Brunel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

FIFO opportunities

Diverse project exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Brunel is seeking an experienced surveyor to join our civil construction team in Australasia. You will conduct set-out and as-built surveys, interpret drawings, and prepare detailed survey reports while operating Total Stations and GPS/GNSS equipment.

Collaborate with engineers and site teams to ensure safety and quality outcomes, and mentor junior staff as needed. This permanent role offers exposure to diverse projects across civil works, with development opportunities to advance technical

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience undertaking construction set-out and as-built surveys.
• Proficiency with Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and survey software including AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction specifications.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within project teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and delivering accurate survey outcomes.
• Australian Working Rights.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• White Card.
• Police Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) and AROC highly regarded but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction set-out, topographic, end-of-month and as-built surveys.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to support accurate project delivery.
• Process and analyse survey data, preparing reports and project documentation.
• Operate and maintain Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and surveying software.
• Ensure all surveying activities meet project specifications and HSEQ requirements.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, project managers and site teams to deliver practical surveying solutions.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors where required.
• Contribute to safe work practices, continuous improvement and quality project outcomes.

Skills

Total Stations

GPS/GNSS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Set-out surveys

As-built surveys

Interpreting drawings

Communication

Education

Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

• Conduct construction set-out, topographic, end-of-month and as-built surveys.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to support accurate project delivery.
• Process and analyse survey data, preparing reports and project documentation.
• Operate and maintain Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and surveying software.
• Ensure all surveying activities meet project specifications and HSEQ requirements.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, project managers and site teams to deliver practical surveying solutions.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors where required.
• Contribute to safe work practices, continuous improvement and quality project outcomes.

Is this you?

• Previous surveying experience within civil construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience undertaking construction set-out and as-built surveys.
• Proficiency with Total Stations, GPS/GNSS equipment and survey software, including AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and construction specifications.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working within project teams.
• A commitment to safety, quality and delivering accurate survey outcomes.
• Australian Working Rights.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• White Card.
• Police Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) and AROC highly regarded but not essential.

What we offer

• Permanent role with an established civil contractor.
• Local, Regional WA and FIFO opportunities.
• Diverse project exposure across civil and infrastructure works.
• Opportunity to further develop your technical surveying skills.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.