Construction Lead Surveyor

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Shape the world from the ground up — Join us as a Construction Lead Surveyor 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.

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 Construction Lead Surveyor

We are looking for a Construction Lead Surveyor to join our high performing Melbourne team. Reporting to Director of Operations until the Discipline Leader – Survey is appointed, you will be managing and coordinating all surveying activities on construction projects. You’ll also provide technical expertise, oversee construction survey teams, ensure accuracy in measurements, and support the delivery of projects.

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 construction 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.
• Conduct site surveys, set out works, and verify design levels and alignments.
• Manage survey equipment, software, and data management systems (e.g., Trimble, Leica, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Utilise surveying technologies and methodologies, driving innovation in all your projects.

We are looking for someone who has:

• University qualification or TAFE Diploma in Surveying.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of experience in construction surveying, with at least 2 years in a leadership role (Options for senior at 5+ years without leadership role also considered)
• Demonstrate proficiency in surveying instruments and software (e.g., 12d software, AutoCAD, and Leica Survey equipment)
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, WHS, and relevant legislation.
• 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 in major infrastructure, civil, or commercial construction projects in Australia.
• Advanced skills in BIM integration and 3D modelling for construction.

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.
• 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!

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com 

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.