Survey Manager

Acciona; Beerwah; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a highly skilled Survey Lead for a greenfield rail project on the Sunshine Coast. You will lead the survey function from design through site delivery, modelling design options, and guiding a surveying team and subcontractors to meet program milestones.

With responsibility for mass haul modelling, spatial analysis, and accurate record-keeping, you will help establish data systems and surveying practices from preconstruction onward.

Qualifications

• Registration as a surveyor required.
• Diploma in Engineering Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in civil construction surveying essential.
• Advanced 12d or Terramodel skills for modelling and datasets.
• Ability to lead surveyors and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead survey delivery from early planning through to completion.
• Model and review design data, including mass haul and spatial analysis.
• Oversee construction layout, topographic mapping and boundary retracement.
• Guide and mentor surveyors and manage survey subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate survey data, as-built records and quality controls.
• Manage survey resources, budgets and schedules against program milestones.
• Resolve survey discrepancies and work with clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Surveying

Mass haul modelling

Spatial analysis

Education

Diploma in Engineering Surveying

Tools

12d

Terramodel

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing to our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges, including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

• Lead survey on a greenfield rail project from design to build
• Own the link between design models and site delivery
• Grow with ACCIONA leadership pathways and training support

Project Information:
ACCIONA is part of CoastalTraX, delivering the greenfield works for Stage 1 of The Wave: 19 kilometres of dual-track passenger rail between Beerwah and Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. Backed by $5.5 billion in joint government funding, the project is part of Queensland's infrastructure pipeline ahead of Brisbane 2032 and is now in design and preconstruction.

About the Opportunity:
You will lead the survey function on the greenfield works, reporting to the Construction Manager. As the link between design and site, you will model, review and refine design options with the construction team. Guide your surveying team and subcontractors, run mass haul modelling and spatial analysis, and test site conditions against upcoming program milestones. With the project in design and preconstruction, you can create the data systems and survey practices from the start. You will also keep the wider team across new construction technologies and data capture methods.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Lead survey delivery from early planning through to completion
• Model and review design data, including mass haul and spatial analysis
• Oversee construction layout, topographic mapping and boundary retracement
• Guide and mentor surveyors and manage survey subcontractors
• Maintain accurate survey data, as-built records and quality controls
• Manage survey resources, budgets and schedules against program milestones
• Resolve survey discrepancies and work with clients and project stakeholders

What capability and experience will you need to have:

• Registration as a surveyor
• Diploma in Engineering Surveying or equivalent qualification
• Surveying experience in the civil construction industry
• Advanced 12d or Terramodel skills for modelling and datasets
• Proven ability to lead surveyors and produce method statements

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.