Surveyor
Use precise measuring tools and technology to determine land and property boundaries.
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- What's it like to be a Surveyor?
- How to become a Surveyor
- Latest Surveyor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Surveyors
- Is Surveyor the right role for you?
- Surveyor role reviews
What's it like to be a Surveyor?
Surveyors (sometimes called Land Surveyors) take measurements to determine land and property boundaries, prepare maps and survey plots. Surveyors use precise measuring equipment and technical expertise to locate and define public and private land boundaries. They are required to undertake fieldwork, which may require walking and standing for long periods. Surveyors may work within a team and interact regularly with engineers, landscape architects, urban planners and government departments.
Tasks and duties
- Measuring distances, directions, and angles to determine, locate and define boundaries and maintain the cadastre.
- Using GPS, Robotic Total Stations (Theodolites), aerial and terrestrial scanners, and computer software.
- Collecting, analysing and managing geographic data.
- Presenting findings to clients and government agencies.
- Develop and establish reference systems for geographic and land information.
- Creating maps, plans, models and charts.
How to become a Surveyor
To become a Surveyor you will need to complete a degree in surveying, spatial science, geospatial science or geographical information systems. Further study and work experience are required to become a Licensed Surveyor.
- Complete an approved degree in surveying, spatial science, geospatial science or geographical information systems, such as the Bachelor of Surveying (Honours).
- To become a Licensed Surveyor and be legally entitled to perform land and property boundary surveys, you will need to undertake practical training in cadastral surveying under the supervision of a Licensed Surveyor as part of a professional training agreement, and pass an examination. Requirements may vary between states, so check with your state or territory’s Board of Surveyors for specific details.
- Consider gaining a White Card, which will allow you to work on construction sites. Some hirers may also prefer you to have a current driver’s licence.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Surveyor employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Total Station
GPs Systems
AutoCAD
Engineering Surveying
Spatial Science
12D Software
Fieldworks
Surveying Technology
Machine Control Systems
Construction Induction White Card
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Latest Surveyor reviews
May 2025
Good income with plenty of job opportunities
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Engineering
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsOpportunity to work with diverse communities where you will never get bored !
The challengesA long hour job gets sometime sicky!
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Dec 2024
I've participated in various branches of survey as a team lead
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsGood things about survey:
- Construction surveyors provide precise measurements for building structures, roads, bridges, and other projects. Their work ensures that the foundation and overall layou...
The challengesPeople use to see it at blue collar job, because we are mostly on site just like some other laborer.
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