Surveillance Officer - Civil and Light Rail

About Bureau Veritas:

Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification Services. Founded in 1828, the group has in excess of 84,000 employees serving over 400,000 clients and located in 140 countries.

The APP Group (a Bureau Veritas company) is proud to take responsibility for creating a better future.
Our integrated service offering spans the full asset capital investment lifecycle in the sectors of Transport, Property, Social Infrastructure, Modern Methods of Construction, Energy & Utilities, and Defence & Security.
We provide market leading expertise and advice to help tackle the most complex projects and challenges, backed by our 500-strong team.
Our people manage, consult and partner with our valued clients to shape progress for their organisation and the communities they serve.

The Opportunity

The APP Group has a new role for an experienced Surveillance Officer with extensive experience in civil construction projects to be based in Canberra. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of infrastructure, ensuring quality and excellence on groundbreaking projects. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and ensure the highest quality standards on our infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite verification of works, contractors' QA systems, and all other onsite activities for designated projects.
• Maintain detailed site records, including photographic and written documentation, to verify work completion and quality.
• Offer real-time feedback on construction issues to the project team and stakeholders.
• Support Project Engineers, Managers, and Directors to ensure effective project delivery while taking responsibility for day-to-day surveillance of assigned project elements.

About you

• Proven experience in technical surveillance or quality assurance within engineering or construction, with a strong track record of managing and verifying onsite activities.
• Demonstrated experience working on Civil Construction projects with light rail experience desirable. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field is desirable but not essential,
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, Australian Standards, and construction documentation.
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationship management skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a high-performing team.

A rewarding career

Strive forward with purpose. The APP Group is where change makers connect to embrace the possibilities of tomorrow.
It is the combination of our people, our clients, and our collective vision that has helped get us to where we are today. Join us and you’ll be part of an agile high performing team of leaders and innovators who thrive on exceeding expectations.
Here, you’ll do more than work, you’ll create solutions that shape a better world.

How we care:

• APP4me Days – an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Leave purchasing options
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How we invest you in you:

• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at The APP Group, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and veterans. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.