Senior Surveyor
This is an opportunity for you to advance your career as a Senior Surveyor, stepping into a role with increased ownership within a supportive Brisbane-based team. You will play a key role in delivering projects, developing others and contributing to a high-performing survey function, supported by experienced professionals and the latest equipment and technology.
Key responsibilities
- In this role, you will provide senior-level technical expertise, guidance and coordination across a diverse portfolio of surveying projects.
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You will take responsibility for managing projects end-to-end, including client engagement, project planning, delivery oversight and financial performance. Building and maintaining strong client relationships within the infrastructure and development sectors will be a key focus.
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You will lead fieldwork, calculations and data processing activities, ensuring quality, accuracy and efficiency across all project stages. In addition, you will work closely with Team Leaders and the Survey Manager on resource planning, project allocation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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A core part of this role will involve mentoring and supporting junior team members, fostering capability development and contributing to a high-performing team environment. You will also ensure compliance with company work health and safety standards and promote best practice across all activities.
About you
- You will be registered with the Surveyors Board of Queensland as an Associate Surveyor, or be a Graduate working towards registration, with full Surveyor registration or above highly regarded.
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You will bring 4–6 years’ experience across a range of surveying projects, with a proven ability to manage projects independently and deliver outcomes to a high standard.
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Demonstrated experience in client management, stakeholder engagement and informal or formal leadership will be highly regarded.
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Strong organisational and time management skills are essential, along with advanced proficiency in surveying equipment and software.
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Experience with Trimble instruments and 12D will be advantageous.
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You will be confident operating in technically complex environments, making sound decisions and driving project outcomes, supported by strong technical capability and clear communication skills.
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A current QLD manual driver’s licence is required.
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You must be based in Brisbane or open to relocation, with full working rights, as sponsorship is not available for this role.
Why RPS
This role provides an excellent platform to further strengthen your technical expertise while expanding your leadership and project management capabilities.
- You will be joining a progressive organisation that offers a company vehicle, along with phone, boot and uniform allowances.
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You will receive an extra day of annual leave on your work anniversary, as well as a $250 “Fit for Work” allowance for sport or work-related equipment.
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There is a structured pathway and strong support towards cadastral registration, backed by a diverse and consistent project pipeline.
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You will gain exposure to a wide variety of survey work within one of Australia’s largest employers of Surveyors.
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The team environment is collaborative, inclusive and supportive, with accessible leadership that prioritises mentoring and development.
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You will also benefit from a positive team culture, regular engagement initiatives, health and wellbeing programs, and access to a broader range of employee benefits.
About RPS
RPS defines, designs and manages some of the most successful infrastructure, development and resource projects across Australia and the Asia Pacific. We focus on solving meaningful challenges for our clients and communities, while fostering an inclusive environment that supports both individual and business growth.
We are known for being practical, approachable and solutions-focused, with a mindset geared towards success – making the complex straightforward.
This is a great opportunity to step into a senior role within a business that offers diverse surveying experience and strong long-term career progression.
If you are looking to join a high-performing and expanding team, we encourage you to apply.
RPS does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited submissions will not be considered an agreement, and no fees will be payable in relation to such submissions.
Our Approach
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.
Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.
