Construction Surveillance Engineer / Officer

SYSTRA is a global engineering consultancy that provides services across transportation, technology, and security sectors. With more than 8,300 professional employees, our engineering capabilities ensure we deliver world-class, safe and sustainable solutions to projects around the world.

When you join SYSTRA you can expect to be part of a connected, passionate team that are motivated to find innovative solutions. SYSTRA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values difference. We provide a collaborative environment, supporting our employees to achieve career goals and maximise potential.

The opportunity:

Reporting to the Director -Delivery & Growth Markets ANZ; the Construction Surveillance Engineer / Officer will work collaboratively and flexibly with the client, delivery partners and the contractors to develop risk-based surveillance (including frequency of activities) to achieve value for money. This role will be responsible for managing the delivery of construction management surveillance activities including overall coordination of the surveillance team.

Your new role:

• Perform the surveillance of the contractors' activities to confirm construction is in accordance with design.
• Review completions evidence from the Contractors and draft specialist assistance as required.
• Ensure timely delivery of the surveillance, Independent Certifier reviews of completions quality documentation.
• Identify, report and manage change events in accordance with the Project Deed.
• Confident, positive, and sensitive in internal and external client meetings, picking up on both explicit and implicit requirements.
• Has the ability to tailor written and verbal communication against audience requirements.
• Coordinate Independent Certifier surveillance resources (including hold and witness points).

Required experience & skills:

• Qualified by a recognised tertiary or professional institution in a relevant engineering discipline, or with sufficient practical experience to demonstrate/justify equivalence to a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• 3-5 (Officers) / 5-10 (Engineers) years' experience in construction and surveillance roles on major rail projects.
• Strong understanding of the legislation, standards, and processes common to major rail projects.
• Strong ability to drive outcomes across complex and highly integrated project environments.
• Proven abilities to build sound working relationships across diverse groups internally and externally.

Benefits of working at SYSTRA:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Ongoing professional development, including support to obtain Chartership status.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Professional memberships and subscriptions
• Flexible working options
• Paid parental leave
• Diverse & inclusive work environment
• Work 180 endorsed
• Generous employee referral incentives

At SYSTRA we provide a flexible working environment and value diversity of thought and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our values are centered around Connected Teams, Engineering Excellence and Bold Leadership.