131931 Surveying Manager

Role overview

Plans, manages and coordinates land, mine or engineering surveying operations to ensure accurate data collection for mapping, design and construction.

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Tasks

• Plans, develops and manages surveying operations, including determining project scope, scheduling, budget and resources
• Develops, improves and directs the preparation of surveying plans, reports, maps and data visualisations
• Directs and supervises the work of surveying teams, and provides surveying support and guidance
• Implements quality assurance processes to ensure surveying data collection is accurate and meets regulatory and client requirements
• Ensures surveying teams and other site personnel adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during fieldwork
• May collaborate with engineers, construction workers and other Professionals and technicians to integrate surveying data into the construction process

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How to use this occupation page

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