At Alexander Symonds, surveying and spatial work are at the heart of what we do.
For more than 90 years, we have helped shape communities, infrastructure and industry across South Australia and Victoria by combining trusted survey expertise with modern spatial technology.
We are looking for a 3D Spatial Surveyor to join our growing scanning and spatial team in Adelaide.
This is a mostly field-based role for someone who wants to support project delivery while building specialist capability in 3D scanning, reality capture and digital surveying.
You may already have scanning experience, or you may be a surveyor with strong fundamentals who wants to move into this specialist area.
The work you'll do
Complete terrestrial 3D laser scanning across industrial, commercial and infrastructure sites
Establish and verify survey control
Plan and complete field capture safely and efficiently
Register, review and quality check point cloud data
Prepare point clouds, models, visualisations and spatial deliverables
Work with surveyors, CAD technicians, engineers and project teams
Support projects from field capture through to final delivery
Travel to project sites as required
As your capability develops, you will lead the technical delivery of scanning projects while continuing to work within established project teams and workflows.
What you'll bring
A qualification in Surveying, Spatial Science or a related field
Sound knowledge of survey control, accuracy and field methodology
Experience in surveying, reality capture or terrestrial laser scanning




An organised and practical approach to field work
Strong attention to data quality and detail
Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
A current Australian driver's licence
Willingness to travel for project work
Experience with Leica scanning systems, Cyclone, Register 360, ReCap or comparable software will be valued.
What you'll get
A market-competitive salary aligned with experience
A mostly field-based specialist surveying role
Access to modern scanning technology, vehicles and software
Experience across industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects
Paid training and professional development
Support from experienced surveyors and spatial specialists
A pathway into digital surveying and specialist technical delivery
Opportunities to work across scanning, UAV, modelling and integrated spatial projects
Support through our Learning and Development Manager and Future Leaders Program
A workplace committed to professional growth, wellbeing and work-life balance
Our culture
We believe strong relationships build lasting careers.
You will join a cooperative team that values technical quality, practical delivery and doing things the right way.
We value people who learn our systems, support their teammates and take pride in producing reliable outcomes for clients.
Ready to make your move?
If you are a surveyor looking to build a career in 3D scanning and digital surveying, we would like to hear from you.
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📌 3D Spatial Surveyor (Adelaide)
🏢 Alexander Symonds
📍 Adelaide