Sammaz Surveying Solutions · Australia Wide · Rotating Roster
Robert Macville
Experienced field surveyor with a background in mining, commercial construction, domestic construction and advanced aerial drone capability. Currently available anywhere in Australia.
About Robert
Based on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, Sammaz Surveying Solutions brings close to 20 years of surveying experience operating as a subcontractor. Available and willing for FIFO, regional, and metro projects across Australia, I provide full field support with all my own equipment.
With extensive experience in all environments, I deliver reliable, efficient results.
Resume
Senior Surveyor — Civil, Mining & Infrastructure | UAV / RPAS Specialist
Professional Profile
Senior Surveyor with 20+ years' experience across civil infrastructure, rail, mining, gas and construction surveying across Queensland and Australia. Experienced in field leadership, control networks, construction set-out, UAV/RPAS operations, and engineering-grade reporting. Known for reliability, technical accuracy and delivery in high-pressure environments.
Professional Experience
2025–2026
Senior Surveyor — Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
Control survey support for major light rail infrastructure. Re-established control networks, coordinated multi-stage works, and liaised with engineers and project managers across active construction zones.
2022–2025
Audit Surveyor — Mining & Civil
Production auditing, conformance reporting, UAV operations, and mining technical support including tailings and earthworks reporting.
2017–2019
Engineering Survey Contractor — North Surveys
Residential and civil construction surveying including set-out, cadastral support and client liaison.
2012–2017
Lead Survey Technician — Bechtel APLNG
Progressed from Survey Assistant to Lead Technician. Managed field teams, control surveys, and construction set-out on large-scale LNG infrastructure.
What I Do
Field surveying support across construction, detail, mining and drone survey work.
Construction Set-Out
Accurate set-out on residential, commercial and civil sites — pegs, lines and levels you can build to.
Detail & Contour Surveys
Topographic pickups, feature and level surveys delivered ready for your drafting team.
Mining & Resource Support
Field crew support for mining and resource projects through established survey contractors.
Aerial & Drone Surveying
Drone capture, aerial mapping and photogrammetry support to expand your survey capability.
On The Job
Photos from recent jobs — taken on site by Robert.
Photo by Robert Macville
Photo by Robert Macville
Photo by Robert Macville
Photo by Robert Macville
Photo by Robert Macville
Photo by Robert Macville
Photo by Robert Macville
Photo by Robert Macville
Available For Subcontract Work
Need an extra surveyor on the ground?
Australia-wide availability on a rotating roster — mining, drone and construction. Give me a call or send an email to talk through what you need covered.