Survey Services Lead

Shape the world from the ground up — Join us as a Survey Services Lead and map out the future

About us (Woolpert)

Woolpert is a global leader in Architecture, Engineering, and Geospatial (AEG), with a deep rooted and growing presence across Australia, building on our rich heritage as AAM. We are recognised as a Top 100 Global Design and Geospatial firm, Woolpert delivers leading-edge solutions in aerial mapping, surveying, and digital solutions for some of Asia-Pacific's largest resources, infrastructure and environmental projects.

The 'Woolpack' fosters a culture of innovation, inclusion, and ownership—exemplified by our celebrated Principal Program, which offers all employees, regardless of role or employment type, the opportunity to become company owners and share in the company's growing success. This program rewards leadership, high performance, and initiative, and is a cornerstone of Woolpert's commitment to empowering its people and expanding diverse leadership.

We're a place for professionals seeking meaningful work, career growth, and a chance to shape the future of the built and natural environment.

Great Place to Work

We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for the 9th time We invest in advanced tools and professional development to empower our teams. Built on trust, respect, and shared success, our culture makes Woolpert more than a workplace it's a community.

The opportunity with us as Survey Services Lead

We are looking for a Survey Services Lead to join our high performing Melbourne team. Reporting to Director of Operations until the Discipline Leader – Survey is appointed, you will be overseeing and managing all survey operations across projects. This role combines technical surveying expertise with leadership and management responsibilities, ensuring that high-quality, accurate, and timely survey services are delivered to support construction, civil, and infrastructure works.

We're a place for professionals seeking meaningful work, career growth, and a chance to shape the future of the built and natural environment.

You will be:

• Leading and supervising survey teams across multiple projects; applying strong project management skills and fostering effective collaboration with project managers, surveyors, sales teams, subject matter experts, and clients to ensure survey deliverables meet project requirements.
• Overseeing the use and maintenance of survey equipment and software (e.g., AutoCAD) and managing the allocation of survey resources, equipment, and personnel to meet project demands.
• Monitoring and enforcing compliance with WHS (Work Health and Safety) regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Managing financial aspects of project delivery to ensure alignment within budget requirement.
• Willing to commit to field work as needed, providing on-site support for field procedures.

We are looking for someone who has:

• University qualification or TAFE Diploma in Surveying.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of professional surveying experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Options for senior at 5+ years without leadership role also considered)
• Strong technical expertise in surveying methodologies and software applications, and a comprehensive understanding of survey principles, methods, and industry practices.
• An ability to interpret and analyse complex survey, 3D, and architectural data.
• Strong knowledge of Australian cadastral standards.
• A valid driver's license and White Card.

With this role, the successful candidate must successfully pass pre-employment background and drug screening. Periodic drug testing may be required per company policy.

Desirable experience:

• Experience managing survey services range of projects in Australia and good understanding of terms and conditions in contracts.
• Experience in the delivery of data on web-based platforms.
• Strong knowledge of survey technologies (e.g., UAV/drone operations, 3D modelling, Bathy, ImageMesh, PointCloud).
• Advanced skills in project management in BIM integration and 3D modelling.

Woolpert Benefits

• Want to earn long-term rewards that reflect your impact? Woolpert's Principal Program gives employees the opportunity to become stakeholders in the company and benefit directly from its growth and success.
• Want surety for your income? Woolpert employees benefit from automatic Salary Continuance Insurance provided by the company.
• Want to make the most of your salary? Woolpert offers novated leasing and salary sacrifice options to help you get more value from your income.
• Thinking of advancing your studies? Woolpack members wanting to continue their formal education with role related courses have access to reimbursements and study leave options to assist with their studies.
• Need flexibility with where you work? Subject to operational requirements Woolpert offer flexible work arrangements.
• Looking after your wellbeing? Woolpert employees and their immediate family members have access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program, along with our discounted voluntary corporate health insurance through Bupa.

Please be advised that applications submitted via recruitment agencies (or approaches the management team/ employees) will not be considered. Woolpert will not be liable for a recruitment fee under these circumstances.

As this is a full-time role, this role requires individuals with Full Working Rights in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you believe you might be a good fit and would like to join our Woolpack, click on the APPLY NOW button to submit your application. If you don't meet all the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply