Job Summary

We are seeking a Survey Manager with proven Civil Construction exposure.

The Opportunity

JK Williams (JKW) is a successful civil construction business that places high significance on traditional values while recognizing the importance of contemporary practices. We are currently looking to secure a Survey Manager who will be responsible for a small team of Surveyors and accountable for the Surveying function across a business that has invested extensively in GPS and UTS machine control systems.

About you

Ideally, you are a proven performer in a comparable role and are looking to take that next step and make a tangible contribution as a senior member of the team.  You will have previous experience working on large and small-scale subdivisions and civil works across Sydney or other similar growth centres.

Formal qualifications such as a degree in Surveying/Spatial Information are preferred.

Be prepared to simultaneously oversee multiple ongoing projects, working with the Project Management team to provide cost effective solutions.  

A demonstrated capacity for data management, people management and client management are all essential criteria for the role.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Mentoring and leadership of field teams
• Maintaining high level data management processes
• Reviewing electronic data for suitability to the approved hardcopy design, informing project management of inadequacies
• Working with various groups in the project team to provide survey support
• Reviewing and issuing project deliverables
• Working with multi-platforms, preparing, or overseeing the development of digital terrain modelling (DTM) for site specific tasks (machine control)
• Ensure all surveying tasks are undertaken in accordance with JKW Integrated Management System
• Work towards / promote value add innovation to existing survey practices

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience with relevant qualifications
• Strong background in residential subdivisions and or major infrastructure projects is essential including roads/tunnels/bridges/piling
• Previous experience as a Survey Manager is essential
• Demonstrated experience managing survey teams on major projects
• Team focused and passionate about mentoring and training staff
• Demonstrated capacity using software programmes across all aspects of the survey.
• Familiarity with Magnet and Trimble Business Centre software is an advantage, but not essential. Other multi-platform software is acceptable.
• Experience not limited to Topcon and Leica total stations for surveying activities
• Experience not limited to Topcon (GPS and mm) and Trimble (GPS and UTS) machine control systems 
• Data focused with a mindset of ensuring correct information is checked and distributed
• Have a can-do attitude and still enjoys getting into the fieldwork when required
• Demonstrated appetite for driving innovation.

What we offer 

• An attractive salary package will be negotiated, commensurate with the experience and proficiency of the applicant.
• Job security with a reputable long-standing organisation.

If you feel you have the right skills and experience, then please apply now.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  Applicants should also note that preferred candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and drug screen as part of the pre-employment process.