Survey Manager M/F

Join the Waikare Gorge Realignment project as a Survey Manager. In this role, you will lead spatial control, set-out, monitoring, data governance, and as-built deliverables. You will manage strategy, systems, and people, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and safe delivery throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with various teams to ensure high-quality execution of survey works. Candidates should have a degree or diploma in Surveying or Civil Engineering, 10+ years of construction surveying experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting survey strategy and managing control networks, calibration and QA processes.
• Overseeing set-out, verification and monitoring across all stages of works.
• Leading delivery of accurate, timely as-builts and conformance documentation.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years’ construction surveying experience with at least 5 years leading survey teams on large infrastructure projects – with complex bridge experience highly beneficial.
• Proficiency with GNSS/RTK, robotic total stations, digital levelling and control network adjustments.
• Strong experience with 12d/Civil 3D/OpenRoads, Trimble/Leica or other similar workflows and digital data management.
• Capability in scanning/UAV as‑built capture and QA processes.
• Ability to work across disciplines with designers, engineers, commercial and construction teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• A commitment to safe work practices and quality outcomes.