Senior Project Surveyor
FULL TIME | Sydney
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Surveyor to join The Orion Group. This fantastic role will suit someone looking to work on various projects in a friendly, supportive team at a growing market leader, This role is available across Sydney and Illawarra, with access to a network of conveniently located offices near public transport and a wide range of amenities, making it easy for you to work flexibly and stay connected regardless of location.
Enjoy a fully maintained vehicle, phone allowance as part of a comprehensive benefits package.
Who we are
Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are a rapidly growing business with five offices across NSW and Queensland. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 150-employee milestone.
We use our deep understanding of development to drive innovative solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.
Our vision is to be Australia’s leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.
Responsibilities
- Support Survey Directors, Team Leaders, Registered Surveyors and Survey Coordinator as required.
- Undertake field and office surveying tasks under the direct supervision of a Registered Surveyor.
- Assist Team Leader with the supervision, management and mentoring of Survey Team members to ensure compliance with company workflows and survey standards/policies.
- Assist Team Leader with the supervision, management and mentoring of Survey Team members to ensure efficiency expectations are met.
- Plan, manage and schedule survey work for small and large survey tasks as required.
- Engagement and technical input to improve Orion survey workflows and survey standards/policies.
- Manage allocated client enquiries as required.
- Communication/liaison with client and stakeholders throughout all stages of work to ensure scope, quality, contractual and deadline expectations are met.
- Lead and undertake complex and technical field survey tasks including traversing and control network placement, monitoring, feature location and marking/set-out of boundaries and structures.
- Supervise and support the undertaking of survey work by other Survey Team members across engineering, construction and infrastructure projects as required.
- Provide technical guidance and training to Survey Team members as required to develop their knowledge base and assist with their career progression.
- Identify training needs of less experienced Survey Team members.
- Record survey data including preparation of field notes.
- Process and analyse complex and technical survey data using CAD and other software.
- Draft and check survey plans, sketches and reports.
- Ensure all Environmental, Quality and WHS procedures and processes are applied and documented throughout all project stages.
- Adopt, promote and adhere to Orion Group’s Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Implement good practice, templates, policies and work tools that support the ongoing success and growth of the business.
- Actively participate in Orion meetings and workshops, contributing positively to project outcomes and team collaboration.
- Maintain/calibrate/clean survey equipment.
Skills and Expertise
- Organised, self-motivated, punctual, and physically fit for outdoor work.
- Industry leading technical and analytical skills.
- Organised and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Client focused and commercially astute.
- Expert in using field survey equipment and software.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrates initiative and responsibility.
- Proactive communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Leadership and team development capability.
- Commitment to ongoing learning.
- Ability to follow instructions and directions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety, survey procedures and site rules.
- Receptive to feedback and professional growth.
- Sound written and verbal communication for technical reports and client interaction.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible work place with a range of options
- Paid parental leave
- Generous leave including birthday leave, flexible public holidays, purchased leave
- Employee discounts on health insurance, energy, novated leasing and retail
- Free confidential counselling and wellbeing support (EAP)
- Individual development plans and mentoring
- Regular team events, celebrations and social activities
- Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
