Principal Surveyor

Principal Surveyor

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Principal Surveyor to join our surveying team based in Cairns.  This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to further develop their career whilst working with a team of highly talented and energetic industry leaders utilising modern equipment and technologies.

Key responsibilities

Provide expert advice, management & instruction on a range of surveying projects.

Develop and maintain a strong client base in the infrastructure and development sectors.

Perform fieldwork, calculations, data processing & management of the total project, including liaison with clients, communication within the business and assisting with budgets, accounts.

Provide operational support to the Survey Manager in relation to resource planning & staff mentoring.

Adhere to the company’s work, health & safety policies.

Qualifications required:

• Formal surveying qualifications
• Current registration with Surveyors Board of Queensland
• A minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in a surveying role covering a range of projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects. Experience in the ability to also manage clients and lead, and mentor staff will be highly regarded
• Excellent time management
• Proficiency in the use of surveying equipment and software – AutoCAD experience with Trimble instruments would be highly regarded, as would proficiency with 12D.
• Ability to work in a technically complex environment and deliver project milestones.
• Hold the right to work in Australia
• Good technical and communication skills
• QLD manual driver’s licence.

What's on offer

• Join a progressive organisation who provides:
• Access to a work vehicle
• 38 hour week plus additional paid overtime.
• $250 Active Lifestyle allowance
• Professional membership p.a reimbursement
• Flexible Working Arrangements to ensure a healthy work/life balance
• Supportive knowledgeable accessible management – mentors and training
• Great team culture
• Access to a range of additional employee benefits
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme and salary packaging

About RPS

RPS is a Tetra Tech Company. We are a global professional services firm of 5,600 people. Operating in 125 countries our people are as diverse as the communities and clients we represent. Together, we define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.

We solve problems that matter to our clients and their communities. We are easy to work with, we are confidently pragmatic, and we have a winning mindset. Making complex easy.

Our Commitment

We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.

Ready? Let’s go

This is a unique opportunity to build your career with a company that provides a wide range of survey experiences and is one of the largest employers of Surveyors in Australia. To join our expanding survey team, please submit your application today

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 inherent in creating an inclusive workplace: ‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing 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.