Downer New Zealand Looking for Surveyor – Irex at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Help us deliver one of the most significant infrastructure projects in NZ – we have only seen a handful of engineering projects of this scale in NZ – ever!

This career-defining project will be delivering safe, seamless, and spectacular ferry rides connecting both the North and South Island together. You will be benefiting our environment, our communities, and our country – something we can all enjoy and be proud of, long into the future.

Working for Downer, you will be a part of a close-knit team and surrounded by expertise at all levels. Check out a snippet of just some of the spectacular work we have been doing: https://youtu.be/Zrr1FAL8plo . With opportunities based in the Wellington and Marlborough regions, if you have civil construction skills and experience, we want to hear from you

The Opportunity | Te kōwhiringa

In the role of Surveyor you will support the project by organising or actioning surveying requirements on the contracts / projects to ensure work is carried out to the contract programme and specification.

The primary function of this role will be will be liaising with the appropriate team members ensuring design information is collated and checked, survey fieldwork is executed correctly and in a timely manner and all as built information is captured and presented to the required standards.

With an eye for detail and drive to ensure top-quality work is delivered safely in a tight timeframe. You will have strong working relationships with the Project Director, Project Manager, Survey Manager, Project and Site Engineers along with other Surveyors on site.

Important Skills | Nga pūkenga matua

• Hold a recognised qualification in Surveying, such as NZ Certificate in Land Surveying or Diploma in Surveying or Bachelor of Surveying.
• 5 years construction experience including
• 2 years working in a New Zealand environment.
• 2 years of Tier 1 construction project experience or major infrastructure project experience
• Previous rail experience and experience leader junior staff is beneficial.
• Competent with modern survey software packages.
• Competent with current survey hardware systems including total station, GNSS and precise levelling equipment.
• A proven track record of working autonomously and as contributing member of a team.

Why you will enjoy working here | Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei

• Our benefits are designed to develop the whole person, at home and at work – trust us when we say we’ve got you covered.
• This includes competitive remuneration packages, overtime rates, allowances, vehicle packages, relocation & project allowances.
• Come and see for yourself what makes us different, as we continue to build our future!
• We provide genuine training opportunities and career development, the ability to transfer to different parts of New Zealand and Australia, and of course long-term job security.

How to apply | Me pēhea ki te tono

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 600505

We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone – all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team.