Group
Occupation
131931 Surveying Manager
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
131931 Surveying Manager
Plans, manages and coordinates land, mine or engineering surveying operations to ensure accurate data collection for mapping, design and construction.
Specialisation
- Construction Surveying Manager
Skill level: 1
Main 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