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Group
Occupation

241232 Engineering Surveyor

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

241232 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

Skill level: 1

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 (GPS), 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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