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We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.  

There has never been a better time to join our team – with several project wins on the horizon, including a major project with packages to be awarded early 2025, you'll have the chance to be part of exciting new ventures and contribute to shaping the future of infrastructure in Melbourne. 

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want.  

We’re looking for a Senior Surveyor to lead survey work, ensuring everything meets legal and project requirements. You’ll collaborate with project managers, manage equipment, and make sure quality standards are met. You’ll also handle survey requests, troubleshoot issues with contractors or clients, and stay up to date with industry trends and regulations. 

About the role:

• Plan for surveying on sections of projects, including economic planning, compliance with legal requirements. 
• Liaise with Project Managers, Survey Managers and the like, assisting to allocate people and resources as required. 
• In conjunction with the Project Manager/ Survey Manager, assist to supervise, instruct and coordinate survey personnel on the project, including subcontractors where applicable. 
• Prepare and supervise or undertake surveys required to control location and quality of engineering developments and meet contractual and quality assurance obligations throughout the project. 
• Design, establish and maintain spatial control networks, maintaining core databases, determining spatial relationships within land and geographic information systems 

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Survey or its equivalent. 
• Prior experience across a variety of projects and surveying disciplines with an emphasis on experience in surveying in the Dam construction industry.
• Competency across various computing programs and software platforms as required. 
• Ability to create and maintain data systems, including design changes, ‘as built’ records and calibration records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Current C-Class Driver’s License. 

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees: 

• Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP). 
• Time for life / Work life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. 
• Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program. 
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program. 

 Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport. 

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all. 

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role. 
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check. 
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Register on our website for job alerts to be advised when new roles become available.  https://careers.seymourwhyte.com.au/en/listing/ 

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au 

Reference code: (494278) 

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.