Deputy Survey Manager

WeBuild; Cooma; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

WeBuild invites applications for Deputy Survey Manager on the Snowy 2.0 project in NSW. You will support the Survey Manager, cascade digital information from survey teams, and assist in the as-built handover while coordinating with construction and design teams.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in surveying or spatial sciences, white card, 5+ years on large infrastructure projects, and expertise with AutoDesk, 12D, Leica Infinity and MicroSurvey Starnet.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or related discipline in surveying and spatial sciences.
• White Card and familiarity with civil engineering or digital engineering concepts.
• 5+ years’ experience on major infrastructure projects of similar size and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Care for staff in the survey team and meet administrative needs.
• Lead on specialized survey tasks and guide project goals.
• Ensure survey data accuracy and timely deliverables against design drawings.
• Collaborate with tunneling/construction teams and other stakeholders.

Skills

Surveying experience

Team leadership

Construction surveying

Australian standards

Digital information

Education

Bachelor or higher in surveying or spatial sciences

White Card

Tools

AutoDesk

12D Model

Leica Infinity

MicroSurvey Starnet

Job description

The Future Generation Joint Venture brings together the combined engineering experience and expertise of WeBuild, Clough and Lane and has been selected to design construct Snowy 2.0. This project is based within the Snowy Mountains in NSW and will deliver one of the largest pumped hydro schemes in the world.

Snowy 2.0 is the next chapter in the Snowy Scheme's history. It is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia and will provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come. This Iconic Project has and will continue to create its own legacy in Australian history.

Purpose of the Role:

The Deputy Survey Manager will report to the Survey Manager and will assist with all survey functions on the Snowy 2.0 project. As the project changes phase from design to construction support and into As-built the deputy survey manager will be responsible to cascade digital information from survey teams outwards and assist in completing the as-built process of the survey information handover. They are critical in construction support, using digital information and in-depth surveying knowledge to create and validate pre-defined digital processes to better inform other teams.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications or related discipline such as, advanced diploma or higher in surveying and spatial sciences.
• Representation of further study, not limited to subject specific but familiar subjects include civil engineering, construction management, project management digital engineering or short courses.
• White Card

Experience:

• Preferred 5 + years’ experience in a similar role on major infrastructure projects of similar size and complexity
• Experience working on large scale construction projects or other suitable projects works
• Demonstrated high level experience in surveying software’s including but not limited to: AutoDesk, 12D model, Leica Infinity, Mircrosurvey Starnet.
• In depth understanding of survey principles
• Good understanding of Australian and International Standards relating to surveying and digital information.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong teaching and coaching skills
• Ability to lead a team and develop skills
• Ability to collaborate across technical functions, site construction engineers and external stakeholders Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets and can prioritise tasks under pressure
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Able to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Good interpersonal skills and communication
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent safety awareness with good housekeeping habits.
• Ability to carry out work instructions and directives to provide satisfactory outcomes.
• Ability to work within a team environment to achieve desired results

Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Broadly responsible to care for the staff of team and ensure their administrative needs are met.
• Lead on specialised tasks in the survey team guiding and advising on the best way to achieve the projects goals.
• Ensuring the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations;
• Provide survey services to ensure the accurate location and layout of work within the lines, grades and elevations indicated in the design drawings;
• Provide survey activities to meet project work schedules;
• Work in conjunction with the tunnelling and construction teams.
• Ensures Survey deliverables set by the Survey Manager are met in the required timeframes
• Ensures compliance with Survey aspects of the Contract
• Ensures compliance with government requirements
• Ensures weekly & monthly reporting.
• Utilise methods and techniques consistent with good surveying practices resulting in an accuracy level that meets or exceeds the accuracy specified in the design
• Data management and conformity
• Preventative maintenance of the systems employee
• Provide survey activities to meet project work schedules.
• Ensure the accuracy of survey data including measurements and calculations.
• Work in conjunction with the tunnelling and construction teams

As an employee you will be eligible to participate in a number of additional employee benefits. This includes:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

These positions are in remote challenging areas with extreme cold temperatures which need to be considered before applying for these roles.