Chief Surveyor / Survey Manager

Fyfe is a dynamic, fully integrated engineering, environment, planning, and surveying firm, employing over 800 staff across major capital cities and regional centres in Australia. We are committed to providing exceptional consultancy services that excel in project delivery for our clients and creating opportunities for our people.

About the role

As we continue to expand our WA operations, we are seeking a Chief Surveyor / Survey Manager to provide operational oversight across a diverse project portfolio. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who wants to influence direction, elevate standards, and play a key role in delivering some of Australia's most significant projects.

What else will you be doing:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary surveying team
• Oversee delivery across major civil, infrastructure and construction projects
• Act as the senior technical authority and escalation point for complex engineering surveying matters
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 clients and key stakeholders
• Drive quality assurance, compliance, and risk management standards

Skills & Experience

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Tertiary qualifications in Surveying
• Licensed / Registered Cadastral Surveyor (highly desirable)
• Extensive experience across civil and construction sectors
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing large-scale, high-risk projects
• Strong understanding of QA frameworks, compliance obligations and risk mitigation practices
• Advanced proficiency with survey technologies and software (Civil 3D, 12d, TBC and related platforms)
• A track record of maintaining exceptional technical accuracy and documentation standards
• Excellent client and stakeholder management capability

Culture

At Fyfe, we value both our clients and our people. Our culture is built on principles of respect, integrity, and delivering value. We offer flexible and contemporary working conditions, supported by an inclusive management style where all levels of management are accessible through an open-door policy. We encourage knowledge sharing, troubleshooting, and collaboration among colleagues. Moreover, we have partnered with various corporate entities to provide staff benefits, maintain an active social club, and foster an innovative and proactive approach to projects.

Benefits

• Perth-based leadership role
• Competitive senior remuneration package
• Flexible and contemporary working arrangements
• Additional purchased leave options through salary packaging
• Employee benefits program (including fuel and grocery discounts across 470+ retailers)
• A strong pipeline of Tier 1 and landmark projects
• A culture that supports knowledge-sharing, innovation and continuous improvement

How to apply

If you believe you meet the above criteria and would like to join our surveying team, click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button to submit your application.

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