Senior Surveyor
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A Senior Surveyor executes precise surveying tasks on built-form construction projects, performing set-outs, verifications, and as-built documentation while leading junior staff.
About this role
We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Work that matters. Careers that grow.
About us (Woolpert)
Woolpert is a global leader in Architecture, Engineering, and Geospatial (AEG), with a deep rooted and growing presence across Australia, building on our rich heritage as AAM. We are recognised as a Top 100 Global Design and Geospatial firm, Woolpert delivers leading-edge solutions in aerial mapping, surveying, and digital solutions for some of Asia-Pacific’s largest resources, infrastructure and environmental projects.
Great Place to Work®!
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® for the 10th time! We invest in advanced tools and professional development to empower our teams. Built on trust, respect, and shared success, our culture makes Woolpert more than a workplace it’s a community.
The opportunity with us as a Senior Surveyor
We are looking for a Senior Surveyorto join our high performing Melbourne team. Reporting to the Melbourne Survey Manager, you will be executing precise surveying tasks on built-form construction projects. This role involves set out, verification, as built and documentation of survey data to support engineering and construction projects.
You will be:
- Performing calculations, set out, as-builts and verification tasks for structural elements, gridlines, and services on built-form projects.
- Providing accurate plans, measurements, calculations, and reports to support engineering and construction teams.
- Managing survey equipment, software, and data management systems (e.g.Leica, AutoCAD, Civil 3D)
- Using surveying equipment (e.g., total stations, GPS, theodolites) to measure angles, distances, and elevation.
- Leading and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development aligned with company goals.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- University qualification or TAFE Diploma in Surveying.
- A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in construction surveying, specifically in high-rise or built-form projects.
- Extensive knowledge of surveying instruments and software (e.g., 12d software, AutoCAD, Leica Survey equipment)
- A valid driver’s license and White Card.
- Experience in communicating with clients and understanding their requirements.
- Ability to multitask and work independently.
With this role, the successful candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background and drug screening. Periodic drug testing may be required per company policy.
Desirable experience:
- Experience in major infrastructure, civil or commercial construction projects in Australia.
Woolpert Benefits
- Woolpert’s Principal Program gives employees the opportunity to become company stakeholders and share in the company’s growth and success.
- Employees receive automatic Salary Continuance Insurance provided by Woolpert.
- Novated leasing and salary sacrifice options are available to help employees make the most of their income.
- Discounted corporate health insurance through Bupa.
As this is a full-time role, this role requires individuals with Full Working Rights in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you believe you might be a good fit and would like to join our Woolpack, click on the APPLY NOW button to submit your application. If you don’t meet all the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
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Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.
If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
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