Surveillance Officer

About Us 

The APP Group is proud to take responsibility for creating a better future. 

Our integrated service offering spans the full asset capital investment lifecycle in the sectors of Transport, Property, Social Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities and Defence. 

We provide market leading expertise and advice to help tackle Australia's most complex projects and challenges, backed by our 500-strong nationwide team. 

Our people manage, consult and partner with our valued clients to shape progress for their organisation and the communities they serve. 

The Opportunity 

The APP Group is expanding our infrastructure delivery capability in South Australia, and we're inviting experienced Surveillance Officers and Inspectors to join us on some of Adelaide's major infrastructure projects.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of South Australia's infrastructure by ensuring quality and compliance across all elements of these projects. We're particularly focused on strengthening our presence in metropolitan and surrounding areas, where a strong pipeline of public infrastructure projects is underway.

Whether you're based in South Australia or interstate, we're looking for committed professionals with a passion for infrastructure and a proven track record in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide onsite verification of works, contractors' QA systems, and all other onsite activities for designated projects.
• Maintain detailed site records, including photographic and written documentation, to verify work completion and quality.
• Offer real-time feedback on construction issues to the project team and stakeholders.
• Support Project Engineers, Managers, and Directors to ensure effective project delivery while taking responsibility for day-to-day surveillance of assigned project elements.
• Releasing Hold Points

About You

• Preferably 10 years' experience working on significant infrastructure projects. Ideally, you have worked with Tier 1 or 2 Contractors as a superintendent, nominated authority or similar with an excellent understanding of modern construction methods across multiple disciplines such as road pavements, bridges, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, precast concrete etc.
• A solid understanding of South Australia's Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DiT) Master Specification will be highly regarded.
• Proven experience in technical surveillance or quality assurance within engineering or construction, with a strong track record of managing and verifying onsite activities.
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, Australian Standards, and construction documentation.
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationship management skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a high-performing team.
• Previous experience working as an Independent Reviewer / Construction Verifier would be advantageous.

A rewarding career 

Strive forward with purpose. The APP Group is where change makers connect to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow. 

It is the combination of our people, our clients, and our collective vision that has helped get us to where we are today. Join us and you'll be part of an agile high performing team of leaders and innovators who thrive on exceeding expectations. 

Here, you'll do more than work, you'll create solutions that shape a better world. 

How We Care

• APP4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid secondary carers leave
• Leave purchasing options
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How we invest you in you:

• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at The APP Group, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.