Senior Surveyor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 4, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
With a wide range of secure projects in our pipeline, your expertise and skills will be valued and well-utilised in our team as a Senior Surveyor. You’ll be responsible for organising and actioning surveying requirements on our contracts / projects, ensuring that work is carried out to contract programme and specifications.
As a strong leader, you will provide mentoring and training to junior and intermediate surveyors on Downer’s core values and general surveying best practices. You’ll oversee that all survey work across the Wellington region carries the highest level of survey quality.
Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills
The Senior Surveyor will have extensive 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:
- A 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 or Trimble Total Stations, GNSS
- The flexibility to be mobile as working on projects outside your home base will be required from time to time
- 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:
- 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
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here!
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 735654
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.