Building Surveillance Officer

WSP Global Inc.; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Verification Buildings Surveillance Officer to support a major tunnel infrastructure program on a rolling 12-month contract.

The role focuses on verification and surveillance of building works for tunnel operations, including maintenance facilities and substations, in Adelaide. You will monitor construction activities, document surveillance records, and ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards across major

Qualifications

• Trade or technical qualification in a relevant construction discipline is required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in building construction structures within road, tunnelling, or major infrastructure projects.
• Experience in industrial or commercial building construction.
• Experience in South Australia and/or tunnel projects.

Responsibilities

• Monitor surveillance planning meetings and ensure surveillance activities are completed.
• Complete and file detailed surveillance records with photographic evidence and report issues to the CV Zone Lead.
• Verify NCR dispositions have been implemented on site.
• Monitor and report on WHSE compliance on site.
• Liaise with Builder’s site representatives.
• Identify and assist in resolving non-conformances.
• Attend Hold Points and Witness Points.
• Support the CV Construction Lead and CV Engineers.

Skills

Quality surveillance

NCR processes

Technical drawings

Stakeholder communication

Safety and quality

Attention to detail

Education

Trade or technical qualification in construction

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Construction Verification Buildings Surveillance Officer to support delivery of a major tunnel infrastructure program on a rolling 12-month contract. This role is focused on the verification and surveillance of building-related works associated with tunnel operations, including maintenance and operational facilities, substations, and internal tunnel structures.

About the Role

As a CV Surveillance Officer (Buildings), you will play a key role in ensuring construction quality and compliance across building structures that support the operation and maintenance of the T2D tunnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities, focusing on specific risks identified at surveillance planning meetings, ensuring agreed surveillance activities are completed
• Complete and file detailed surveillance records (including photographic evidence), and communicate any significant issues to the CV Zone Lead in a timely manner
• Verify that proposed dispositions in Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) have been satisfactorily implemented on site
• Monitor and report on workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Liaise effectively with the Builder’s site representatives
• Identify and support resolution of non-conformances
• Attend Hold Points and Witness Points
• Support the CV Construction Lead and CV Engineers

About You

You are an experienced construction professional with a strong background in building works within major infrastructure environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Trade or technical qualification in a relevant construction discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in building construction structures within road, tunnelling, or major infrastructure projects
• Experience with industrial or commercial building construction
• Experience in South Australia and/or tunnel projects

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of construction quality, compliance, and surveillance practices
• Experience working with hold points, inspections, and NCR processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality outcomes

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