The Opportunity
Survey Management Solutions (SMS) is continuing to grow, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our regional Victorian team, based in Bendigo.
This is a senior hands‐on role suited to an experienced engineering or construction surveyor who is comfortable taking ownership of projects, working directly with clients and site teams, and providing technical leadership to other surveyors.
Working closely with the Regional Manager and wider SMS team, you'll help deliver a diverse range of civil infrastructure, land development and construction projects throughout Bendigo and the surrounding region.
You'll have the opportunity to work autonomously while remaining part of an experienced and supportive national surveying team, with access to modern survey technology, software and equipment.
What You'll Be Doing
Every project is different, but your responsibilities will include:
Taking responsibility for the delivery of surveying services across civil construction, infrastructure and land development projects
Planning, coordinating and completing engineering set out, feature, level and as‐built surveys
Establishing, maintaining and verifying survey control networks
Undertaking survey computations, reductions and quality assurance checks
Preparing digital terrain models, design models and machine guidance files
Producing accurate survey data for quantities, progress claims, conformance and material calculations
Operating and providing technical support for GPS, Total Stations and machine guidance systems
Reviewing construction drawings, design models and survey information before works commence
Identifying potential design, set out or construction issues and working with project teams to resolve them
Liaising directly with Project Managers, Engineers, Foremen and construction crews
Providing technical advice and survey support to clients and site personnel
Coordinating survey priorities across multiple projects and responding to changing site requirements




Mentoring and supporting Surveyors and junior team members where required
Reviewing survey work to ensure accuracy, compliance and required tolerances are achieved
Maintaining survey equipment, calibration records and project documentation
Completing reports, timesheets, QA records and other required project documentation
Promoting a strong culture of safety, professionalism and technical quality.
About You
You're an experienced survey professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, solving technical problems and working closely with construction teams to deliver successful outcomes.
You'll ideally have:
A Degree or Diploma in Surveying, Spatial Science, Geomatics or a related discipline
Approximately 5+ years' experience in engineering, civil construction or infrastructure surveying
Strong experience in construction set out, as‐built surveying and survey control
Demonstrated experience using GPS and Total Stations
Experience with survey processing, modelling and engineering survey software
Experience preparing digital terrain models and machine guidance data would be highly regarded
Strong understanding of survey tolerances, QA requirements and construction documentation
The ability to interpret civil construction drawings, designs and specifications
The ability to work independently and manage survey requirements across multiple projects
Strong communication skills and confidence liaising directly with clients, engineers and construction teams
The ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced surveyors
A White Card and current driver's licence
A strong commitment to safety,



quality and professional standards.
Experience working within regional civil construction, subdivisions, roads, drainage, utilities or major infrastructure projects would be highly regarded.
Why Join SMS?
At Survey Management Solutions, we believe experienced surveyors should be given the opportunity to take ownership, influence project outcomes and continue developing their careers.
When you join our Bendigo team, you'll enjoy:
A senior role with genuine autonomy and project ownership
Working across a diverse range of regional infrastructure, subdivision and civil construction projects
The opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and contractors throughout the Bendigo region
Access to modern survey technology, software and equipment
Support from an experienced national team of surveyors and spatial professionals
Opportunities to mentor and develop other surveyors
Ongoing training and professional development
A competitive salary package with company vehicle, equipment and technology
Genuine opportunities for further career progression within a growing national business
The opportunity to play an important role in the continued growth of SMS throughout regional Victoria.
Survey Management Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds
Survey Management Solutions (SMS) has been delivering surveying solutions to Australia's infrastructure and land development industries for more than 20 years.
With more than 100 professionals operating across Victoria, Current South Wales, Queensland and South Australia, we provide surveying, monitoring, utility locating and spatial solutions to some of Australia's largest civil construction and land development projects.
Our reputation is built on technical excellence, reliability and delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients.
Learn more atwww.surveyms.com.au
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📌 Senior Surveyor (Bendigo)
🏢 Survey Management Solutions
📍 Bendigo