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Occupation

242232 Engineering Surveyor

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

242232 Engineering Surveyor

Inspects, evaluates, measures, sets-out, and monitors infrastructure and construction works to ensure structures are built to plan.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation

  • Construction Surveyor

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Measures, sets-out and monitors construction projects, including high rise buildings, roads, tunnels, airports, and other forms of infrastructure, to ensure they are built in accordance with design specifications
  • Performs surveys, fieldwork, calculations, data reduction, and manipulation on construction sites using specialised software and technical equipment, such as theodolites, global positioning systems, lasers, and aerial and terrestrial scanners
  • Completes as-constructed survey reports and plans to confirm a construction project conforms to the intended design and specifications
  • Prepares data models for set-out and machine guidance to assist in planning, executing, monitoring, and evaluating surveying work
  • Works with construction professionals, Architects, property owners, and Civil Engineers to provide accurate survey information for project planning and design phases
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