Senior Surveyor

7 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Downer Full time
Description
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

With a strong pipeline of projects across Auckland, we're looking for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our high-performing team. You'll play a key role in delivering surveying services across a range of civil infrastructure projects - ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with contract specifications and programmes.

As a senior member of the team, you'll also provide leadership and mentoring to junior and intermediate surveyors, promoting Downer's core values and best practices in surveying. You'll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of survey quality across our Auckland and Upper North Island projects.

Ngā pūkenga matua | Important Skills

We're looking for someone with solid experience in New Zealand surveying practices - particularly within engineering and construction environments. You'll have a strong technical foundation, hands-on experience with major infrastructure projects, and the confidence to lead field teams to success.

Skills & experience we value:

• A NZ Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor of Surveying

• Proven construction experience, ideally on large-scale infrastructure or Tier 1 projects

• Proficiency in modern civil software (Civil 3D, 12D, Trimble Business Centre, etc.)

• Experience using Leica or Trimble Total Stations and GNSS

• Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with experience leading field teams

• Flexibility to travel to project sites across the region as needed

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

At Downer, we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values expertise, innovation, and development.

We offer:

• A company vehicle and work phone

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes

• $500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer

• Career growth through professional development and leadership programmes

Have a look at our other great benefits here

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now to submit your application The reference number for this role is

We're committed to a safe working environment for everyone. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical, and Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this process, please let our team know.

The Downer Recruitment Team will be on a holiday break from 24 December 2025 and will return on 12 January 2026. During this period, we will not be contactable and responses to applications or enquiries will resume after we return. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year. 


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