Land Surveyor: OSCA 241234

Locates and defines public and private land boundaries by using precise measuring equipment.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing may be required.

• Uses specialised technical equipment, such as theodolites, GPS, lasers, and aerial and terrestrial scanners, to take, record and collate measurements and locations in relation to land boundaries
• Establishes site horizontal and vertical height data
• Determines the position of boundaries of public or private land, and prepares plans and associated documents
• Develops and establishes reference systems for geographic and land information
• Consults with other professionals such as Architects and engineers, to ensure land development projects are completed to plan
• Works with government officials and other stakeholders to ensure that land development projects are completed in compliance with regulations and local laws
• Sets-out land and building developments
• May map out positions of boundaries where land is subdivided, bought or sold, and plan and provide critical professional advice for project developments in land and buildings