Cadastral & Land Development Lead

Are you Humble, Hungry & Smart?

If you are an experienced cadastral surveyor looking to take a leading role in the delivery of major land development projects, develop the next generation of survey professionals and help shape the future of Fyfe's cadastral capability in Queensland, you belong at Fyfe.

Fyfe is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing comprehensive engineering, environmental, planning and surveying services throughout Australia. Fyfe works with a wide range of clients in the Property & Infrastructure and Energy & Resources sectors to provide high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on client service and delivery.

As a growing national business with 31 offices across Australia, Fyfe offers significant career opportunities for experienced survey professionals looking to combine technical leadership, project delivery, client management and people development.

Reporting to the Brisbane Survey Manager, the Cadastral & Land Development Lead will lead our Brisbane cadastral team and play a key role in the delivery of major land development projects throughout South East Queensland. The role will also provide specialist cadastral support to Fyfe's regional infrastructure, renewables, energy and resources projects across Queensland.

This is an opportunity to take a senior role within our Queensland Survey business, combining hands-on project and client leadership with technical cadastral expertise and the development of our people.

This role will see you:

• Lead the Brisbane cadastral team and support the successful delivery of cadastral and land development surveying services.
• Lead the delivery of complex urban development and subdivision projects throughout South East Queensland.
• Manage project planning, resourcing, financial performance and delivery outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with property developers, infrastructure clients, government authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on surveying, cadastral and land development matters.
• Act as a senior technical reference point for cadastral surveying matters, including boundary reinstatement, tenure interpretation and statutory surveying requirements.
• Provide specialist cadastral support to regional infrastructure, renewable energy, transmission, pipeline, Oil & Gas and telecommunications projects.
• Support projects involving easements, lease surveys, tenure investigations, freehold conversion, land access and acquisition activities.
• Review and support technically complex or higher-risk cadastral projects.
• Mentor surveyors and developing Registered Surveyors and support the ongoing technical development and career progression of the team.
• Promote consistent cadastral standards, quality assurance processes and best-practice methodologies.
• Coordinate with Fyfe's engineering, planning, environmental and other survey teams to deliver multidisciplinary project outcomes.
• Support business development, proposals, fee development and project pursuits across the land development and infrastructure markets.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of Fyfe's cadastral and land development capability across Queensland.

Skills & Experience

The successful applicant will be an experienced cadastral surveyor with strong technical, commercial and leadership capability and the ability to build relationships with clients, staff and external stakeholders.

Personal requirements for this role include:

• Registration with the Surveyors Board of Queensland as a Registered Surveyor with Cadastral Endorsement.
• Extensive experience delivering cadastral and land development projects within Queensland.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale subdivision and development projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of cadastral legislation, land tenure, boundary definition and statutory surveying requirements.
• Strong project management and commercial management capability.
• Experience managing project budgets, resourcing, programme and delivery outcomes.
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop survey professionals.
• A commercially pragmatic approach with the ability to identify issues, manage risk and develop practical solutions.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Experience providing cadastral support to infrastructure, energy or regional projects.

Experience in renewable energy, transmission, Oil & Gas, linear infrastructure or multidisciplinary project environments will be highly regarded.

Culture

Fyfe values our clients and our people and has a culture built on respect, integrity and the delivery of value. This is achieved through flexible and contemporary working conditions supported by an inclusive management style where all levels of leadership remain accessible through an open-door policy.

With 15 offices nationally, our people are encouraged to tap into a wealth of technical knowledge and experience, promoting collaboration, information sharing and problem-solving across the business. Fyfe also offers a range of employee benefits, social activities and opportunities to contribute to innovative and rewarding projects.

Benefits

• Take a leadership role within Fyfe's established Brisbane cadastral and land development team.
• Lead the delivery of significant land development projects throughout South East Queensland.
• Work across a diverse portfolio spanning property development, infrastructure, renewable energy and resources.
• Opportunity to influence and strengthen Fyfe's cadastral capability across Queensland.
• Mentor and develop surveyors and future Registered Surveyors.
• Significant career progression opportunities within a growing national consultancy.
• Professional career development – Fyfe promotes talent from within.
• Access to modern survey equipment and technologies.
• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Support and encouragement for continued professional development.

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to take a leading role within Fyfe's Queensland Survey team, click on the Apply button to submit your application.

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Please note that agency applications and applicants without full Australian working rights will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.