Registered Surveyor

As a Registered Surveyor at Colliers, your main responsibilities will include leading and managing land and strata surveying projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and delivering accurate and reliable survey outputs. You will also mentor junior surveyors and collaborate with project teams to provide expert advice to clients.

To apply for the Registered Surveyor position at Colliers, you must be a Registered Land Surveyor in NSW (BOSSI) with relevant qualifications and at least 5 years of post-registration experience in large-scale land and strata development projects, ideally over 100 lots.

Yes, travel within NSW is a requirement for the Registered Surveyor role at Colliers. You'll have the opportunity to work on various projects and be involved in different locations, enhancing your experience and exposure to diverse surveying challenges.

Important skills for a Registered Surveyor at Colliers include strong knowledge of surveying techniques and equipment, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, effective communication and leadership skills, and the capacity to work independently alongside a team.

Colliers offers a supportive environment for professional development by encouraging mentorship, providing opportunities for collaboration, and fostering a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. This approach enables Registered Surveyors to grow their expertise and enhance their careers.

When answering this question, focus on a specific project where you faced significant challenges, such as tight deadlines or regulatory issues. Describe your approach to resolving these challenges, emphasizing your leadership skills and decision-making process.

Talk about your thorough understanding of relevant regulations and standards, and share specific examples of how you integrate compliance into your project workflow, such as conducting regular reviews and collaborating with regulatory bodies.

Highlight key surveying software like Magnet and any other relevant tools you've used. Discuss how you leverage these tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in your survey data collection and analysis.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing the importance of communication and active listening. Provide an example where you successfully mediated a dispute and how you maintained professionalism while ensuring project goals were met.

Share your mentorship philosophy, emphasizing hands-on guidance, regular check-ins, and fostering a supportive learning environment. Give an example of how you helped a junior surveyor address challenges and develop their skills.

Use this opportunity to detail specific large-scale projects you have worked on, focusing on your role, the challenges faced, and the successful outcomes achieved. Attach relevant metrics when possible to showcase your impact.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning, whether through professional organizations, online courses, webinars, or industry conferences. Mention any recent advancements you’ve embraced and their impact on your work.

Reflect on a specific instance, emphasizing your communication skills and empathy. Explain how you approached the conversation and provided potential solutions or alternatives to mitigate the impact on the client.

Share your personal motivations, such as a passion for precision and problem-solving or a commitment to helping clients achieve their project goals. Connect this motivation with your work ethic and dedication to quality.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as creating detailed project plans, setting realistic deadlines, and using project management tools. Share examples of how this approach has led to successful project completions.