Andrew CropleySurveying & spatial technology

Project surveyor · Melbourne, AU

Grounded in
surveying.Driven by
technology.

I’m Andrew, a Project Surveyor working across Victoria’s major infrastructure. I combine hands-on surveying with a practical interest in 3D scanning, monitoring and spatial automation.

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Melbourne city centre in natural colour, with survey-mark symbols
Point cloud (2018) and road boundaries © City of Melbourne · CC BY 4.0. Cropped and compressed. Survey marks: Surveyor-General Victoria / SMES.
BASED INParkdale, Victoria
CURRENTLYProject Surveyor · ACCIONA AU & NZ
IN THE FIELDEngineering surveying since 2017
01 / Selected projects

Precision, in practice.

Rail corridors, underground stations and the structures that connect a city.

Close view looking upward at the column and underside of the crosshead beneath the Parkdale and Mordialloc spans
Rail infrastructure · ACCIONA

Parkdale & Mordialloc
Level Crossing Removals

Survey work across rail, civil and structural packages, including primary control, laser scanning and spatial data integration.

Rail setout3D point clouds12d Model
Conceptual tunnel cross section showing survey observations02 / SECTION
Underground infrastructure · Veris

Melbourne Metro Tunnel
Town Hall Station

Engineering and senior surveying roles across station works, deep excavations, over-site development and heritage streetscapes.

Survey controlTown Hall OSD12d Synergy
Conceptual building wireframe with structural monitoring targets03 / MONITORING
Commercial · Absolute Surveying

Melbourne Quarter
Tower

Continuous structural monitoring with Leica GEOMOS and laser scanning of adjoining buildings to support construction and future works.

Leica GEOMOSLaser scanningDeformation
Side project / GNSS & software

Andy’s RTK

My free NTRIP correction service connects GNSS receivers to nearby AUSCORS reference stations. An interactive station map and receiver console bring together my interests in surveying and software.

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02 / Expertise & interests

From fieldwork
to spatial data.

Surveying is the foundation. Technology adds new ways to capture, check and work with the details.

01

Engineering & infrastructure surveying

Primary control networks, rail corridors, structural setout, utilities and high-accuracy as-built verification.

Robotic total stationsGPS / GNSSLeica Captivate
02

Reality capture & monitoring

3D laser scanning, point cloud integration and automated deformation monitoring for structures and active worksites.

Leica GEOMOSPoint cloudsLeica Infinity
03

Spatial technology & automation

AI-assisted Python scripting and LLM workflows for spatial data transformations, feature extraction and QA reporting.

12d Model12d SynergyPythonAutoCAD
04

Survey delivery & quality assurance

Working with engineers and project teams to deliver clear survey information. Previous senior-role experience in graduate mentoring, resource scheduling and stakeholder liaison.

QA / QCTechnical reportingTeam collaboration
03 / Career history

Experience on the ground.

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May 2024 — Present

Current role

Project Surveyor

ACCIONA AU & NZ

Parkdale & Mordialloc Level Crossing Removal Projects

  • Undertake survey work across rail, civil and structural packages, maintaining and expanding primary survey control networks.
  • Carry out precision setout and as-built verification for earthworks, utility relocations and structural works.
  • Use 3D scanning, automated monitoring and AI-assisted spatial workflows to support survey delivery and QA reporting.
  • Work with site surveyors, engineers and project stakeholders to provide survey information and coordinate day-to-day requirements.
More about this role

Use 12d Model and 12d Synergy for spatial data integration between field surveyors and alliance engineers. Complete survey verification to VicTrack, MTM and LXRP alliance specifications, including rail corridor handovers and structural inspections.

May 2023 — May 2024

Senior Surveyor

Veris Australia

Melbourne Metro Tunnel · Town Hall Station · CYP

  • Served as lead surveyor at Town Hall Station with responsibility for Veris’ on-site survey delivery.
  • Managed survey control, QA reporting, resource scheduling and equipment calibration.
  • Supported stakeholder coordination, staff development and graduate mentoring.

Sep 2021 — May 2023

Engineering Surveyor

Veris Australia

Town Hall OSD · Federation Square, Flinders OSD & City Square

  • Led survey execution at Flinders OSD and City Square within a six-person team.
  • Delivered setout, as-built surveying and QA for deep excavations, structural concrete and heritage works.
  • Worked on civil reinstatement and streetscapes across Flinders Street, Flinders Lane, Cocker Alley, Scott Alley and Campbell Arcade.

May 2017 — Sep 2021

Project Surveyor

Absolute Surveying

Commercial construction & infrastructure

  • Delivered construction surveying, control networks, automated monitoring and laser scanning across major Victorian projects.
  • Projects included Melbourne Quarter Tower, Airtrunk Hyperscale Datacentre, HMAS Cerberus Redevelopment and Sugar Store 9.
Project responsibilities
  • Melbourne Quarter: installed and managed Leica GEOMOS monitoring and scanned neighbouring structures.
  • Airtrunk: surveying for precast structures, access roads and civil infrastructure.
  • HMAS Cerberus: control networks for deep sewers, pumping stations and building footprints.
  • Sugar Store 9: precision monitoring of timber beam jacking in a heritage warehouse.

Oct 2014 — Nov 2016

Builder’s Labourer

Jocken Builders

Commercial and residential construction logistics, trade coordination and site support.

04 / Education & credentials

A solid foundation.

Advanced Diploma of Surveying

RMIT University / 2018–2019

Diploma of Surveying

RMIT University / 2017–2018

Rail Industry Worker (RIW) CardConstruction Induction (White Card)

Contact / Andrew Cropley

Let’s connect.

acropley@outlook.com0434 824 517LinkedIn ↗
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