Engineering Surveyor

JOB TITLE: Engineering Surveyor
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager (Australia)
LOCATION: Sydney, Australia

OUR BUSINESS

Plowman Craven is a recognised leader in Geospatial Technologies, providing high-accuracy measurement, surveying, and spatial data solutions across property, logistics, infrastructure, and development sectors. With a growing presence in Australia and established global operations in the UK, Europe, and North America, we combine international expertise with local delivery to support high-profile and technically complex projects. Our mission is to push the boundaries of innovation, delivering precise data insights that drive smarter decision-making across the built environment.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Surveyor to join our Sydney-based team, supporting a diverse portfolio of projects across logistics facilities, industrial sites, and large-scale property development. This role offers a blend of field and technical responsibilities, including data collection, setting out, digital workflows, and supporting project scoping and estimation. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-driven, and confident liaising with clients and contractors on site, ensuring high-quality delivery and strong technical outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Site & Field Operations

• Conduct engineering, construction, and as-built surveys across industrial, logistics, and development sites.
• Perform setting out (manual and HP SitePrint), monitoring, verification, and control establishment.
• Operate total stations (TS16/TS60), laser scanning systems (RTC360/P40), digital levels, and related instruments.
• Ensure data is captured safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and QA processes.
• Liaise directly with site managers, contractors, and stakeholders to interpret requirements and resolve technical queries.
• Maintain accurate field notes, logs, and documentation.

Technical & Office Duties

• Process survey data, developing site models and producing high-quality deliverables including plans, reports, and 3D outputs.
• Take ownership of data from capture through to registration, processing, and client delivery.
• Support project estimation by reviewing briefs, defining scope, identifying risks, and contributing to pricing models.
• Assist in preparing proposals, methodologies, and technical documentation for new bids.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality processes, safety practices, Australian standards, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of new technologies and workflows within the Sydney team.
• Coordinate with global Plowman Craven teams and support knowledge-sharing across regions.
• Assist with training and developing survey staff and subcontractors.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Tertiary qualification in Surveying, Geospatial Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Engineering Surveyor (construction, logistics, infrastructure or property development preferred).
• Proficient with modern survey instrumentation (Leica or Trimble) and software such as AutoCAD, Leica, Trimble or 12d.
• Strong understanding of survey control, construction methodology, and site coordination.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Experience in scoping and estimating survey works is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Valid Australian driving licence and ability to travel across Sydney metro and regional sites.

Plowman Craven is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you have any questions about this role please email recruitment@plowmancraven.co.uk