About Us At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
About the Team Downer’s Transport & Infrastructure business manages and maintains road networks across Australia and New Zealand, with civil and commercial construction in New Zealand. We are an integrated trans-Tasman team with a leading portfolio of products and services. By sharing our capabilities and insights across our regions we achieve the best technical solutions for our customers’ challenges, and for our communities.
Job Description Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
With a promising pipeline of work throughout the Christchurch area, our National Surveying team are seeking Expressions of Interest from Surveying professionals.
As Surveyor, you will support the business by organising and actioning surveying requirements on our contracts/projects, ensuring that the work carried out is high-quality and to the contract programme and specification. This is a great opportunity where your expertise and skills will be valued and well-utilised by our Christchurch team.
A large portion of the scheduled work will be located in the rural areas of Christchurch therefore the flexibility to travel and stay away from your homebase is required.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
The Surveyor will have knowledge in all aspects of New Zealand Surveying. The focus of your experience will be in Engineering/Construction Surveying on major infrastructure projects, complimented by experience and understanding of all other forms of Land Surveying practises in the country.
Skills & experience we’d value:
Diploma in Surveying or Bachelor of Surveying or similar qualification
Construction experience comprising major infrastructure and tier 1 construction project experience
Experience with Modern civil software (Civil3D, 12D, Trimble Business Centre etc)
Experience with Leica Total Stations, GNSS
The flexibility to be mobile as working on projects outside your home base will be required
Proven experience leading field teams to apply survey skills & leading the team to achieve project outcomes.
Ko te take ka parekareka e koe ki te mahi ki kōnei | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer:
Company vehicle and work phone included
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
$500 bonus for current employees who refer a friend to Downer
Progression and development programs on offer including our inspiring leader’s programme for top performers
Have a look at our other great benefits here!
Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
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Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 718318.
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.