Overview
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Responsibilities
- Leadership & Practice Management – Lead and mentor a team of surveyors, drive culture, collaboration, and staff development; oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and performance management to ensure a highly engaged team.
- Project Delivery & Commercial Performance – Manage projects end-to-end, ensure technical excellence, timely delivery, and profitability; oversee financial performance, work in progress (WIP), invoicing, and resource planning.
- Client Relationships & Business Development – Act as a key client manager, maintain robust existing relationships, identify opportunities to expand presence; lead proposals, bids, and cross-service collaboration.
- Technical Excellence – Provide direction on cadastral, engineering, and construction surveys; ensure quality assurance, safety compliance, and effective use of digital systems.
- Strategic Leadership – Drive the long-term success of the Newcastle practice, align with broader business strategy, and contribute to growth in Place and Development.
About You / Qualifications
- Holds a recognised degree in Surveying and is registered with the Surveyors Board of NSW.
- Brings extensive experience in surveying practice, including cadastral and construction survey expertise.
- Demonstrates strong project management and financial acumen.
- Proven ability in leadership, mentoring, and team development.
- Excels in client relationship management and business development.
- Is passionate about staff engagement, culture, and high-quality outcomes.
- Based in Newcastle area with full working rights, citizenship or permanent residency status; sponsorship is not available for this role.
Why RPS?
At RPS, you will be part of a forward-thinking team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and career development.
What We Offer
- A leadership role with real impact on the growth of our Newcastle practice.
- Opportunities to shape strategy and influence business direction.
- Access to a network of professionals across Australia and globally.
- Professional development and leadership training.
- A supportive, flexible, and inclusive workplace culture.
Next Steps
Take the Lead — If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing surveying practice, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join RPS as our Principal Surveyor | Practice Lead in Newcastle.
Recruitment & Approach
Our approach and behaviours guide our work culture and collaboration. We encourage knowledge sharing, innovation, and a respectful, trust-based environment. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on our preferred supplier list.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Sales and Management
- Industries: Newspaper Publishing
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📌 Principal Surveyor | Team Leader
🏢 Bendigo Advertiser
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