Are you a experienced surveyor looking for work life balance? Looking for flexible working arrangements and a great supportive team? Then this is the role for you.

Sonto is on a mission.

We are on a mission to deliver exceptional surveying services in South-East Queensland that also to provide a refined business model, giving opportunity for every team member to achieve professional and personal success. As a team of high-performing individuals, Sonto delivers a standard of surveying services that our clients can depend on and are carried out consistently with meticulous attention to quality. Every team member of Sonto is valued for their contribution and ownership of their role and responsibilities. Each team member at Sonto is equally responsible for the collective success of the business and is encouraged and supported to achieve their own career success. Our greater vision is to become a company that creates a difference and has a positive impact on our clients, our team, the environment, and our broader community.

We’re on the lookout for a skilled and driven surveyor to join our growing field team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in civil construction environments, enjoys autonomy in the field, and values delivering work to a high standard.

You’ll be responsible for delivering field surveys across a range of job types — including civil infrastructure, residential and commercial setouts, and contour & detail surveys — all while being backed by our solid QA systems and in-house technical support.

Some of your duties will Include:

Calculating and adapting field files for site conditions

Performing best practice resections and quality fieldwork

Uploading/downloading survey data and managing equipment in the field

Civil setouts including kerb lines, services, stormwater, sewer, footpaths, retaining walls and levels

Construction setouts for buildings (residential + commercial)

Capturing data for contour and detail plans

Ensuring QA processes and site-specific standards are followed

Communicating clearly with site teams, clients and the Sonto crew

Escalating issues, errors, or process improvements when needed

What we're looking for:

Previous field survey experience — civil

Strong attention to detail and ownership of your work

Confidence working autonomously while contributing to a wider team

Good communication skills

Valid driver’s licence and White Card

Registration with the SBQ is welcomed but not essential

This role is best suited to a candidate with previous experience in surveying in the civil & residential construction industry. You will bring your experience and attention to detail to this role. The successful candidate will have career progression opportunities and will be adamantly supported by the whole Sonto Team. The successful candidate will be provided with training and support to complete the requirements of this role & to further develop their skills to become an exceptional surveyor.

Sonto offers highly competitive compensation models as well as unique and individualized benefits including flexible working arrangements of either, 4 day working week, 9 day fortnight or monthly RDO.

To be considered for this role you must hold a valid drives licence and general construction Induction card.

We are open to surveyors with registration with the SBQ as well.

Please apply below and include a few sentences about what attracts you to this role and why you'd like to join Sonto.