JFP is a long established multi-disciplinary practice with expertise in town planning, urban design, civil engineering, surveying and landscape architecture. JFP’s offices in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and in Central Queensland have well established and exciting client bases.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Graduate Town Planner to join JFP’s Planning Team in Brisbane. Working as part of a dynamic Team you will be supporting the preparation and management of both development and plan sealing applications for our broad range of clients. JFP’s portfolio includes master planned communities, multi unit residential, retail and institutional developments across South East Queensland and regional areas.

The position would suit any candidate seeking to to build their own place within a respected practice with an eye to future career growth. The role offers a great opportunity to step into a well-respected consulting firm at a level which requires:

* Currently enrolled in or recently completed a tertiary Town Planning related qualification, and have;

* A working knowledge of the Queensland Planning System

* Competency in Data Entry

* Experience with Microsoft Office particularly Excel & Word

* Experience in consultancy or local government would be considered favorable.

A rewarding salary package will be negotiated with the successful candidate. To apply for this position, please forward your application and CV to: recruitment@jfp.com.au

Generous salary + super + leave loading + overtime + vehicle & phone allowances + other benefits

JFP Urban Consultants is a multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 85 years of service across South East and Regional Queensland.  We are proud to offer a supportive work environment with a high retention rate, emphasis on work life-balance and rewarding career opportunities.

Our Sunshine Coast location provides an exceptional lifestyle, beautiful beaches and a close-knit community.  Our dynamic local team is experienced, community involved, down-to-earth and ready to welcome a new Surveyor to the team.

What makes JFP Urban Consultants a Great Place to Work?

• Engaging Culture: An environment where staff feel connected, motivated and valued; as reflected by our strong retention numbers.
• Work-Life Balance: Genuinely flexible work arrangements and a team-focused atmosphere.
• Family Friendly Workplace: Encouraging a healthy balance between professional duties and personal or family obligations.
• Professional Growth & Career Advancement: Guidance and support for professional development with exposure to a broad range of projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside planners, designers, engineers, landscape architects and arborists as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Cutting Edge Equipment: including LIDAR drones, remote boat sonar and terrestrial scanners.

The Roles

Senior Surveyor

• Would suit an experienced surveyor with a view to progressing to survey/project management role.
• Supervision and mentoring of survey staff.
• Knowledge of relevant survey legislation and directions as they apply to Queensland.
• Ability to work and liaise with a multi-disciplinary team of in-house planners, designers and engineers.
• Flexibility to adapt and utilise modern survey techniques and JFP equipment (eg. Mobile & Terrestrial scanning, LIDAR drone, remote boat sonar) to relevant survey tasks.
• Office and field based initially.
• Perform a broad range of surveys, including:
  • Cadastral surveys
  • As-constructed surveys
  • Engineering surveys for subdivision works
  • Detail/Contour/Tree surveys
  • Lease surveys
  • Other survey tasks for private, local and state government projects

Field Surveyor

• Perform a broad range of surveys, including:
  • Cadastral surveys
  • As-constructed surveys
  • Engineering surveys for subdivision works
  • Details/Contour/Tree surveys
  • Lease surveys
  • Other survey tasks for private, local and state government projects
• Flexibility to adapt and utilise modern survey techniques and JFP equipment (eg. Mobile & Terrestrial scanning, LIDAR drone, remote boat sonar) to relevant survey tasks
• Liaise with in-house planners, designers and engineers to ensure project success.
• Split between field and office-based responsibilities, using both traditional and modern surveying equipment

What We’re Looking For

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Surveyors Board of Queensland.  We encourage advancement to Registered Surveyor with endorsement.
• Experience in providing a variety of surveys for diverse projects (minimum 2 years in Australia, preferably in Queensland).
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Leica TPS/GPS equipment, plus 12D or AutoCAD (preferred but not essential).
• Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work autonomously and collaborate effectively.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.
• Licensing & Eligibility: Current driver’s license and right to work in Australia.

Join Us

We offer a rewarding salary package and the chance to build your career in a forward-thinking firm.  If you’re ready to become part of a respected practice focused on innovation and growth, please submit your details to: recruitment@jfp.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you!