Mine Surveyor career guide
Mine Surveyors accurately measure underground and surface workings to support safe extraction, planning and legal compliance.
Career guide reviewed by Certyz · October 2026
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What does a Mine Surveyor do?
Mine Surveyors accurately measure underground and surface workings to support safe extraction, planning and legal compliance.
- Underground mines
- Quarries
- Office
- Remote locations
- Mining companies
- Quarry operators
- Engineering consultancies
- Government agencies
How to become a Mine Surveyor
Mine surveyors use advanced surveying equipment and digital mapping technology to guide mining operations safely and accurately.
Degree or Degree Apprenticeship in Surveying, Geomatics or Mining Engineering.
- University
- Degree apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship
Skills and progression for Mine Surveyor
- Surveying
- Mathematics
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Senior Mine Surveyor
- Chief Surveyor
- Technical Manager
- Mine Manager
- Operations Director
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