Senior Surveyor - The Wave Project

Bennett + Bennett is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join our Major Projects team and play a key role in delivering The Wave, one of Queensland's most significant transport infrastructure projects. Based on the Sunshine Coast, this position offers the opportunity to work on a major rail and civil construction project, supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure works from early construction through to completion.

Established in 1968 on the Gold Coast, Bennett + Bennett is a leading provider of Surveying, Town Planning and Spatial solutions, delivering quality outcomes and trusted advice across Southeast Queensland.

We have been proud to contribute to many landmark projects that have helped shape the region. Our purpose is to deliver precise insights that optimise successful projects, and we recognise that how we work has the greatest impact on achieving this. We work as one, collaborating across teams to achieve shared success. We innovate boldly, embracing smarter ways of working and progressive thinking. We lead with integrity, acting with accountability, transparency and respect. Above all, we deliver excellence, taking pride in our work and the impact that it creates.

Our commitment to our people and culture has been recognised at a national level, with Bennett + Bennett having been named as one of Australia’s Best Places to Work by The Australian for both 2025 and 2026.

Your Role and Impact:

• Establish and maintain project survey control networks.
• Deliver construction set-out and verification surveys.
• Manage survey data workflows and quality assurance processes.
• Prepare and review as-constructed and conformance deliverables.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, and construction teams.
• Mentor and support junior surveyors and field crews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of survey systems, processes, and project delivery.

What You Bring:

• Expertise: Proven experience as an Engineering Surveyor on major civil, rail, transport, or infrastructure projects.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency with 12d Model and 12d Field. Sound understanding of survey control, construction set-out, and as-constructed workflows.
• Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Surveying, Spatial Science or equivalent.
• Strong Communication Skills: Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with construction and engineering teams.
• Delivery: Ability to manage survey deliverables in a fast-paced construction environment.

Highly Regarded:

• Experience working on major rail infrastructure projects.
• Experience with machine control and digital engineering workflows.
• Laser scanning and point cloud processing experience.
• Familiarity with large contractor environments including Alliance or Design & Construct projects.
• Ability to develop and review survey methodologies, ITPs and survey management plans.
• Competitive Salary: Attractive remuneration package that reflects your skills and experience.
• Innovative Work Environment: Engage with advanced technologies in a forward-thinking company.
• Mentorship: Gain invaluable insights and guidance from our accomplished senior staff.
• Career Growth: Pathways to professional development with career advancement opportunities.
• Professional Investment: We cover all registration and membership fees annually.
• Culture: Connect with your colleagues through a variety of fun social events throughout the year.
• Leadership Program: Unlock your leadership potential through our exclusive internal program.
• Wellness Program: Prioritise your well-being with free on-site skin checks, an annual $100 fitness reimbursement, free access to the Headspace meditation app, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Parental Leave: 6 weeks for the primary caregiver and 1 week for the secondary caregiver.
• Purchased Annual Leave: Increase your annual leave to up to 6 weeks, compared to the standard 4 weeks!
• Further Opportunities: Ability to transition from the project into our Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales Operations for the right candidate

Join Our Evolution

Join Bennett + Bennett and become part of our innovative, dynamic, and rapidly expanding team. We cherish the unique contributions of every team member, celebrate diversity, and encourage innovation.

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