Project Survey Manager

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia McConnell Dowell Full time

At
McConnell Dowell
, we build more than infrastructure, we build connections, communities, and careers. We're seeking an experienced
Project Survey Manager
to oversee and deliver the full spectrum of surveying services for one of Sydney's key infrastructure projects.

Starting from our North Sydney office, with harbour views, great coffee, and easy metro access, you'll work closely with our Engineering and Project teams before transitioning to site on the
Upper North Shore
as the project ramps up.

What You'll Do
You'll lead a capable team of contract and project surveyors, ensuring that all survey work, from control data and model management to as-built verification is delivered efficiently, accurately, and safely.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Managing and coordinating survey teams and resources across site operations
  • Overseeing project control, models, and data integrity
  • Providing timely and accurate spatial information to support engineering and construction
  • Ensuring compliance with project execution plans, safety standards, and quality requirements
  • Managing budgets, forecasts, and equipment calibration programs

What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who combines technical mastery with strong leadership and communication skills, someone who can get the detail right while keeping the big picture in view.

You'll Have

  • A tertiary qualification in Surveying or Geospatial Engineering
  • 6+ years' experience in construction or infrastructure surveying
  • Strong capability in modern survey packages and model management
  • The ability to plan, lead, and motivate others in a fast-paced project environment
  • A commitment to precision, collaboration, and safety

Experience working on complex infrastructure projects will be highly regarded.

About Us
McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

Why join us?
The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together
. Apply now

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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