Project Surveyor

Looking for a career in Survey with a leading NSW government organisation?
- We have an opportunity for you to make a real impact, shaping the future of regional NSW
- Fixed Term full-time opportunity centrally located role in Parramatta.

**About us**

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do - and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas right across NSW - you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

**About the team**:
The Infrastructure and Place division is in the process of delivering a once-in-a generation multi-billion-dollar program of public infrastructure works which will ease congestion, improve safety, create new places and connect communities for generations to come. We are dedicated and passionate team that is proud of the work we do and the supportive and flexible team culture we have built.

The Technical Services Branch provides specialised engineering services for the multi-modal delivery, operations, and management of our Transport network, and is the centre of technical expertise driving innovation and best practice.

**The opportunity**:
Due to the unprecedented scale of investment in the Transport for NSW Future Transport strategy we have a permanent opportunity for a **Project Surveyor, **5 year fixed term contract with the new mobile scanning team in the Technical Service’s Parramatta’s survey team.

The Project Surveyor will provide advice and support to a new team in the Transport Survey team. The surveying activity involvement predominantly will be establishment, capture, registration, geo-referencing, interpretation, manipulation, and extraction of laser scanning data from multiple sources and devices, with exportation in multi-CADD software packages. The client’s will be internal Transport Cluster teams and external delivery partners.

The role will support the research, development, and implementation of technical specifications for various laser scanning techniques.

The role will be based in Parramatta. There may be varying hours and site locations. Staff will have access to TfNSW pool vehicle for work use. The role will provide excellent development opportunities within the wider group.

**What you will be involved in**:

- Manage survey projects to agreed time, cost and quality requirements by leading a team to satisfy clients' business and program objectives.
- Ensure that all survey requirements of projects are considered, and project outcomes are met by liaising with project teams, stakeholders, contractors and professional service providers.
- Ensure the integrity of project technical data by auditing both in-house and external products against the scope of works and technical criteria and quality management systems.
- Ensure compliance with TfNSW, regulatory and statutory requirements and improve work efficiencies in technical, WHS and environmental matters by adherence to the survey unit's quality management system

**About you**:
You will have strong experience in one or a combination of mobile, remote piloted aircraft, aircraft and or satellite scanning with knowledge of the associated software. The ability to engage with stakeholders, interpret data and high level or organisation.

You will be a self-starter, an autonomous operator, who proactively takes the initiative to establish effective relationships and solve problems. You will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail and be able to manage multiple cross-functional priorities with conflicting deadlines. Proficient multitasking, organisational, teamwork and planning skills are key.

**Key Knowledge and Experience**:

- Experience in the provision of surveying technical advice and management of technical risk in infrastructure projects.
- Experience and knowledge of lidar scanning technology and software to achieve survey accurate results
- Experience and knowledge of relevant legislation, management systems, specifications, policies and procedures related to surveying practices and procedures.
- Proven ability to manage survey projects in a team-based environment.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Diploma qualification or equivalent in Surveying and demonstrated relevant experience in the provision of surveying technical advice and management of t