Survey Manager

Posted 05 May 2025
LocationWhangarei
Job type Permanent
DisciplineInfrastructure
Reference940922

Job description

Our client has a long-standing history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
 
Ranging from large-scale road infrastructure to intricate civil engineering projects, they have established themselves as an industry leader that takes pride in building reliable infrastructure for communities across New Zealand.
 
The role:

They have an opportunity for a Survey Manager to take ownership and drive quality and accuracy across the survey division.

An ideal candidate would have exposure to a range of infrastructure (roading, rail, bridges, etc.), three waters, and complex marine projects, with proficiency in relevant software packages (Civil3D or similar CAD packages).
 
What’s in it for you?

• Work and live in the winterless North
• Competitive salary package + benefits
• Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects
• Real career-building opportunity
 
The ideal candidate:

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Solid commercial awareness, including experience managing survey budgets and financial reporting.
• At least 8–10 years of experience in a similar leadership role, ideally on major infrastructure projects
• Skilled in using survey software for drafting, modelling, volume calculations, and generating engineering designs and survey documentation.
• Experience in geotechnical monitoring, including working with sensor networks and preparing analytical reports.
• Responsible for managing survey data and ensuring accurate monthly quantity reporting.
• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Surveying, with a background in civil engineering construction projects.
• Proficient in Civil3D or comparable CAD software.
 
If you would be keen to hear more about this role or other roles within the Civil Construction space, feel free to reach out to Johnny @ johnny@assemblerecruit.com