Civil | Structures Inspectors | Surveillance Officers - Fraser Coast

Ghd; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD’s Construction Phase Delivery group in Queensland seeks experienced Civil and Structural Site Inspectors/Surveillance Officers for projects in metro and regional Queensland, including Hervey Bay. You will monitor construction activities for contract compliance and support engineers with plans, QA documentation, and risk management.

Join an inclusive team delivering high-profile transport infrastructure projects, working to ensure safety, quality and timely delivery across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience on major transport infrastructure projects in civil or structures.
• Current TMR inspector pre-qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of DoT&M Roads Queensland specs and drawings.
• Strong safety, written, verbal and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for contract compliance.
• Undertake surveillance and audits as per schedule.
• Assist engineers with review of management plans and QA docs.
• Perform inspections and verifications to release Hold/ Witness Points.
• Interpret contract docs and resolve issues with delegated authority.
• Support measurement of quantities and variation costs; input delay claims.
• Maintain accurate daily diaries with photos/videos.
• Participate in site risk reviews and help meet project targets.

Skills

Construction surveillance

Site inspections

Contract compliance

Documentation

Safety awareness

Education

TMR pre-qualification (inspector)

Tools

MS Word

Email

Job description

HERVEY BAY, QUEENSLAND, Australia and 1 more

Job Description

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 Delivery group 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 and Structural Site Inspectors| Surveillance Officers with bridges, road works, rail and/or general infrastructure experience to join our project projects in both metro and regional areas of Queensland. 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 website Suppliers - 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.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to YouAt GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you.That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we areGHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Job Info

• Job Identification 27725
• Job Category Construction
• Posting Date 07/15/2026, 03:11 AM
• Locations The Signature, Suite 15 Level 2, Hervey Bay, Queensland, 4655, AU 70 Barolin Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, 4670, AU