Survey Manager

About John Holland

John Holland has recently been announced as the preferred partner to deliver the Inland Rail, Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) works in NSW and we are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) to be part of this team.

About Inland Rail

Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,600km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.

The Illabo to Stockinbingal project is about 39km of new rail corridor located within the local government areas of Junee and Cootamundra-Gundagai. It will provide a direct route from east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal and connecting into the existing Forbes rail line.

What is needed?

We are currently seeking an experienced Survey Manager willing to explore a new opportunity in regional NSW. You will ensure the provision of comprehensive surveying services to the project, for all phases from early planning, to design, construction and completion. You will manage the survey contractors and provide support in meeting the contractual requirements of the Project.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Manage and coordinate survey contractors to complete survey field and office work.

• Management of structure, plans, specifications, standards and implications for project accountabilities

• Utilise survey techniques and modern equipment when appropriate to ensure the tasks are completed in the most cost-effective way.

• Interpret project and technical documentation and monitor compliance with specifications

• Lead, manage and monitor multiple survey contractors at any one time.

• Liaise with engineers and supervisors to ensure there is sufficient survey support planned for and allocated.

• Manage survey contractors to ensure survey resources are utilised efficiently across the various projects.

• Monitoring progress and quality of the survey contractor’s works.

• Provide instruction where required

• Act as an advisor to land surveying team regarding tasks and operations.

• Forecast survey costs for the project.

• Work with the project teams to ensure documentation for PC is captured and submitted with in the required time frames. This includes all required as built and cadastral information.

• Check and maintain all legal requirements relating to surveying on the project. Have knowledge and understanding of legislation, systems, procedures and technology associated with the project surveying

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Spatial Science or 10+ years surveying experience

• Qualifications in Construction Management or Quality Assurance is preferred

• 10 years surveying experience with a minimum of 3 years in construction surveying

• Experience in cadastral surveying is preferred but not essential

• Experience in technical management roles on significant projects

About You:

• Willing to FIFO/DIDO to remote locations in NSW

• Be open to working a 2:1 roster (2 weeks on / 1 week off)

• Or, willing to relocate yourself within an hour’s commute of Cootamundra/Stockinbingal.

• Experience on complex Rail/Infrastructure projects

Your success is reflected in ours, so we’re committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we understand that different perspectives and ideas are critical to our long-term success. We want you to be with us for the long term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.