Senior Surveyor

About Us

TW Civil and Infrastructure is a trusted Hawke’s Bay civil construction company and an integral part of the wider TW Group. Backed by a skilled and dedicated team, we take pride in delivering exceptional outcomes across residential, commercial, industrial, and public sector projects. Our expertise spans earthworks, land development, roading, three-waters infrastructure, and flood protection, helping build resilient communities throughout the region.

Company Benefits

• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• Access to various company benefits such as a company motor vehicle and fuel card, and mobile phone.
• Fully subsidised Southern Cross Health Insurance from day one (dependent on eligibility criteria).
• Professional development and training opportunities to help our employees enhance their skills and advance their careers.
• Access to confidential expert services such as counselling, career advice, and financial advisors.
• Great staff incentives, perks, and inhouse competitions.
• Access to employee discounts with various suppliers across Aotearoa.

Want to work on projects that shape communities and leave a lasting impact?

We're looking for an experienced Senior Surveyor to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering civil construction and infrastructure projects. From earthworks and roading to three waters and land development, you'll provide the surveying expertise that keeps projects moving, accurate, and on track.

Working closely with project teams, clients, and contractors, you'll lead survey activities including set-out, machine control modelling, as-built surveys, and quantity calculations, ensuring every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

If you're passionate about technology, enjoy solving complex challenges, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

What does this look like?

• Lead and undertake cadastral and field surveying projects, including topographical surveys, land transfer surveys, height-to-boundary assessments, and building set-out activities for earthworks, drainage, pavements, retaining structures, and councils.

• Complete as-built surveys and prepare as-built records for clients and councils.

• Operate and oversee the use of advanced surveying technologies, including GPS, Total Stations, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Levels, and other specialist equipment, ensuring best-practice application and data quality.

• Prepare survey records, quantity calculations, field notes, and detailed drawings.

• Develop and maintain survey control networks.

• Verify construction works comply with design drawings and specifications.

• Manage the collection, analysis, and interpretation of survey and GIS data, ensuring accuracy and integrity to support the preparation of plans, reports, and project deliverables.

• Use survey data to assist project teams with planning and sequencing of construction activities.

• Conduct field surveys and measurement recording.

• Complete survey processing and survey calculations to support project delivery and construction activities.

• Provide technical advice relating to survey accuracy, design interpretation and construction tolerances.

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum 5 years' experience in civil construction surveying, or similar.
• NZ Diploma in Surveying (Level 6), Bachelor of Surveying, Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Strong understanding of civil disciplines including earthworks, drainage, pavements, roading, three-waters, and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in survey equipment such as GPS, Total Station, Robotic Total Station, and Laser Levels.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design models.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Full Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence.

Apply Now

TW Civil & Infrastructure is part of the wider TW Group. To find out more about us and our wider group of companies, visit www.twgco.co.nz.

The successful candidate must successfully complete all pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a Ministry of Justice criminal conviction check.