Civil Surveyor

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Medical insurance and Life insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions

Parental leave top-up payment

Ongoing training & career progression

Great retailer discounts

Job summary

Fulton Hogan is seeking a hands-on Surveyor to join our construction team in Hamilton. You’ll own day-to-day survey set-out and data, managing digital survey data and models, providing technical support across our civil infrastructure, structures and complex earthworks projects.

Helping us safely, accurately and efficiently deliver projects that our communities rely on. This is a hands-on Surveyor role, working on Fulton Hogan sites around the Waikato regional business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in New Zealand and/or Australia.
• Experience in civil, structural and earthworks surveying.
• Proficient with Leica equipment and 12d or equivalent, or willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day construction/engineering surveying and set-out for civil, structural and earthworks projects to required quality and tolerances.
• Prepare and manage digital models and survey data for construction, including machine control and point cloud/UAV data.
• Operate survey instruments, GPS, scanners and software to provide accurate survey data to project teams.
• Conduct as-built and conformance surveys and documentation following contract requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and site crews to troubleshoot on-site issues.
• Maintain survey equipment, files and records, ensuring data is stored and backed up.

Skills

Construction surveying

Field surveying

Team collaboration

Tools

Leica survey equipment

12d or equivalent

GPS & scanners

UAV data handling

Job description

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We're looking for a Surveyor to join our Construction team in Hamilton. You'll own day-to-day survey set-out and data, managing digital survey data and models, providing technical support across our civil infrastructure, structures and complex earthworks projects. Helping us safely, accurately and efficiently deliver projects that our communities rely on.

About the role

This is a hands-on Surveyor role, working on Fulton Hogan sites around the Waikato regional business.

As a surveyor at Fulton Hogan, you will be expected to perform a range of survey tasks autonomously. Your responsibilities will include survey calculations, managing survey data and keeping survey records. Planning, coordinating and carrying out construction surveying tasks across a mix of civil, structural and earthworks projects. Working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, and site teams.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day construction / engineering surveying and set-out for civil, structural and earthworks projects to the required quality and tolerances.
• Prepare and manage digital models and survey data for construction, including machine control, point cloud and UAV capture.
• Operate survey instruments, GPS, scanners and software to provide accurate and reliable survey and data to project teams.
• Conduct as-built and conformance surveys and documentation in line with good survey practice and engineering and contract requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and site crews to troubleshoot and resolve on-site issues quickly.
• Maintain survey equipment, files and records in good order, making sure data is stored, backed up and easy to find.

We're looking for someone with

• An interest in construction surveying - and have 3+ years' experience in New Zealand and/or Australia.
• Growing or solid technical skills in construction surveying and engineering set-out across civil, structures and earthworks.
• The confidence (or readiness) to take ownership of your work on projects, with support from the team as you grow.
• Confidence using Leica survey equipment and software (12d or equivalent), or a genuine willingness to learn and get up to speed quickly.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, machine control and UAVs.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset - you learn from mistakes and look for better ways of working.
• A down-to-earth, collaborative style - you put safety first, and are keen to learn from others and share what you know.

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us. You'll have access to:

• Company Vehicle
• Medical insurance and Life insurance after the eligibility period.
• KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones, up to 7%.
• Parental leave top-up payment with additional return-to-work support.
• Ongoing training and development, with clear career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

About us

Fulton Hogan is an integrated infrastructure, construction and services business working across New Zealand and Australia. We partner with clients and communities to design, build, operate and maintain critical assets - from bitumen and quarries to roads, water and energy. Our people are united by a simple purpose: to create, connect and care for communities, while reducing environmental impact and supporting more sustainable futures.

All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen prior to employment.