Senior Surveyor

3 hours ago


Wellington City, New Zealand Downer Group Full time

**Te** **kōwhiringa | The Opportunity**

Is to join the Wellington Metro Upgrade Package 6A project team (WMUP6A) which is carrying out the upgrade works to the signalling of the Wellington rail yards. You will be the lead survey resource onsite responsible for all survey tasks and deliverables, including junior staff. From the pre-design stage, right the way through to hand-over you will be liaising with the appropriate team members ensuring design information is collated and checked, survey fieldwork is executed correctly and in a timely manner and all as built information is captured and presented to the required standards.
- Rail corridor work is very time sensitive. Beyond technical survey knowledge, the ability to work as part of a wider project team and resolve survey issues quickly are the keys to being successful in this role. Establishing, maintaining and monitoring of the survey control network.
- Assessing the survey requirements and determining the appropriate survey methodology and equipment to complete each survey task.
- Manage design information and construction survey datasets. Complete calculations and ensure all survey information is kept current.
- Accurately deliver fieldwork as required by the construction team to ensure construction work can be completed to the specified standard and on time.
- As built survey information is kept up to date and in the required format throughout the works.
- Ensure that sufficient survey evidence is gathered to support claims and variations. All evidence, including monthly progress claims, is presented professionally and to the contract or project teams’ requirements.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with all parties within the project and related to the contract.
- Develop, mentor and train junior staff.
- Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures and actively support the Survey Manager to promote safety on site.

**Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills**
- Hold a recognised qualification in Surveying, such as NZ Certificate in Land Surveying or Diploma in Surveying or Bachelor of Surveying.
- 5 years construction experience including:

- 2 years working in a New Zealand environment.
- 2 years of Tier 1 construction project experience or major infrastructure project experience.
- Previous rail experience and experience leader junior staff is beneficial.
- Competent with modern survey software packages.
- Competent with current survey hardware systems including; total station, GNSS and precise levelling equipment.
- A proven track record of working autonomously and as contributing member of a team.

**Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here**

Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We also offer:

- Company car and work phone
- Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
- Discounts for Samsung, Repco, PB Tech, Gym memberships and more

Have a look at our other great benefits here

We provide genuine training opportunities and career development, the ability to transfer to different parts of New Zealand and Australia, and of course long-term job security.

**Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply**

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.


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