Construction Surveillance Lead – Quality Assurance

Kapitol Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth Opportunities

Flexible working environment

Recognition for contribution

Job summary

Kapitol Group in Melbourne is seeking a Construction Surveillance Coordinator to ensure quality verification of construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess experience in construction surveillance and quality assurance, confidently reading specifications and identifying non-conformances.

This role offers professional growth within a diverse and inclusive work environment while contributing to award-winning projects that make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction surveillance or quality verification roles.
• Strong understanding of drawings, specifications, and identifying non-conformances.
• Background in Nominated Authority, Quality Advisor, or similar roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify critical works onsite and offsite.
• Carry out hold point inspections and identify non-conformances early.
• Plan weekly surveillance activities in line with project lookaheads.

Skills

Construction surveillance experience

Quality verification skills

Strong reporting skills

Technical credibility in civils, structures, or services

Collaborative communication

Tools

Visibuild

RIBCx

Aconex

Job description

Kapitol has been ranked #1 in Hubexo | Asia Pacific‘s 2026 Construction League Report, which benchmarks Australia’s top 50 builders by total value of projects across the past year. In 2025, we commenced 17 projects with a combined value of more than $3.5B. Not only is this achievement Kapitol's first time entering the top 10, but the number one ranking also demonstrates our significant growth across multiple sectors.

Kapitol Group is one of Australia’s fastest-growing construction companies, transforming the industry through innovation, technology, and a commitment to excellence. We’re driven by our core values Supportive, Authentic, Inspirational, Driven, and Customer-Centric - and we’re looking for a technically strong Construction Surveillance Coordinator to join our high-performing team.

Why Kapitol Group

• Career Growth: Advance your skills with leadership and professional development programs.
• Innovative Work: Be part of industry-leading projects powered by cutting-edge technology.
• Well-Being Focus: Enjoy a safe, sustainable, and flexible working environment.
• Recognition & Impact: Contribute to award-winning projects that make a difference.
• Inclusive work place: We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employer 2024-25.

What you’ll do

• Inspect and verify critical works onsite and offsite against drawings, specifications and standards
• Carry out hold point inspections and identify non-conformances early
• Work with project teams and Trade Partners to drive rectification and close-out
• Plan weekly surveillance activities in line with project lookaheads
• Review shop drawings, specifications and material approvals ahead of inspections
• Track findings in quality systems and contribute to monthly reporting and trend analysis

Who you are

• Experience in construction surveillance, independent assurance, quality verification or similar roles across construction, infrastructure or major projects
• Backgrounds in Nominated Authority / IREA, Quality Advisor, Superintendent, Building Inspector or Building Surveyor will be highly regarded
• Strong technical credibility in civils, structures or services
• Confident reading drawings, specifications and ITPs, and identifying non-conformances in the field
• Strong reporting skills and experience using quality / project systems such as Visibuild, RIBCx or Aconex
• Collaborative communicator who can work effectively with project teams, consultants and Trade Partners

Kapitol value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We are recognised by the Diversity Council of Australia as an Inclusive Employee. 2024-25. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientation, and genders.

We only accept direct applications for this role. Unsolicited submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.