Civil Inspectors | Surveillance Officers

GHD Group; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD Group is seeking Civil Site Inspectors/Surveillance Officers to work on Sunshine Coast transport infrastructure projects. The role focuses on monitoring construction activities, auditing, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, while liaising with clients and contractors.

Ideal candidates will have significant civil or structures experience, with a preference for TMR inspector pre-qualification.

Qualifications

• Significant experience on major transport infrastructure projects.
• Experience with surveillance and auditing tasks.
• Ability to review contractor management plans and quality docs.
• Knowledge of safety policies and regulations.
• Good written/verbal/numeracy skills.
• Proficiency with standard computer tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to verify contract compliance.
• Undertake surveillance and auditing per schedule.
• Assist engineers with review of contractor plans and docs.
• Carry out inspections, measurements, and hold/witness point releases.
• Interpret contract docs and resolve issues within authority.
• Support measurement of quantities and variation costs.
• Maintain daily diaries with photographic/video records.
• Participate in site risk reviews to help meet targets.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Auditing / surveillance

Contract interpretation

OH&S knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills (Email / Word)

Education

TMR inspector pre-qualification preferred

Job description

Civil Inspectors | Surveillance Officers

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

GHD’s Construction Phase Servicesgroup in Queensland has been providing contract administration, construction management and independent assurance services to a wide range of government and private clients for over 30 years. During this time, we have been involved in a number of iconic transport infrastructure projects on most of the major highways and motorways in the region. Our recent portfolio of successfully delivered projects includes the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, Bruce Hwy Cooroy to Curra, and the M1 Burleigh to Palm Beach.

We are currently seeking experiencedCivil Site Inspectors| Surveillance Officers with bridges, road works, rail and/or general infrastructure experience to join our team to work on projects on the Sunshine Coast.

Your ability to develop strong working relationships with clients, contractors and other stakeholders will be key to your success.

In this role you will be responsible for:

Monitoring of construction activities to verify compliance with contract requirements

Undertake surveillance and auditing tasks as per the project Surveillance Audit Schedule

Assist the project engineers with review of contractor’s management plans and quality documentation

Undertake required inspections, measurements and verification tasks to release Hold and Witness Points

Assist the contractor in the interpretation of the contract documents and resolve construction issues, in a timely manner, within your delegated authority.

Supporting the project team in measurement of quantities, review variation costs and provide input in delay claims

Maintain accurate daily diaries in the required format, supported by photographic and video records

Participate in site risk review and assist the project team in achieving projects targets

What would you bring to the team?

• Significant experience on major transport infrastructure projects in civil or structures.
• We would prefer that you had a current TMR pre-qualification as an inspector at any level but will also consider those suitably experienced people that have the skills and experience to apply for prequalification. (refer to the position description on the TMR websiteSuppliers - How to join (Department of Transport and Main Roads))
• Working knowledge of Department of Transport & Main Roads Qld specifications and standard drawings.
• Suitable understanding and application of policies and practices on Occupational Safety and Health and other relevant statutory regulations.
• High levels of self-discipline, self-motivation, energy and initiative.
• Good level of written, verbal and numeracy skills; and
• Sound Computer skills (Email and Word.)

This role will suit an experienced Works Inspector looking to further develop their career in a supportive & inclusive workplace environment whilst working on challenging & rewarding projects.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.