Survey Lead

• Full-time permanent
• Based out of our South Granville office (with frequent travel to site as required)
• Build your team and lead something from the ground up
• Opportunity to make an impact on your career in a fast growing business

Who Are CPP? 

CPP is a leading high-voltage infrastructure provider, connecting renewable energy projects to Australia’s electricity grid.

As a member of Quanta Services, a Fortune 500 company ranked #192 on the NYSX, we specialise in the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of substations, transmission lines, wind farms, and battery storage systems.

Established in 1996, we’ve connected more wind farms and renewable batteries than any other company. With over 700 employees and offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane, we partner with Australia’s major transmission providers to deliver innovative, end-to-end solutions.

Join us in shaping the future of energy.

CPP Civil

CPP have a dedicated in-house Civil construction department that plays a critical role in project delivery, providing scoping, estimating, management, and construction of civil works across transmission lines, renewables, and utility projects, giving us greater control over key project components.

Our capabilities include access tracks, roads, structural foundations, cable trenches, conduits, oil containment, and site infrastructure such as laydown areas and facilities. We also manage bulk earthworks, drainage, fencing, and signage, ensuring seamless integration of civil works into every project we deliver.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced surveyor ready to take the next step into a Survey Lead role within our growing Civil capability.

This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to lead and build the surveying function within the business. You’ll take ownership of survey delivery across multiple project sites, setting standards, establishing systems and driving consistency from mobilisation through to completion.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Construction teams, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate set out, strong survey governance and alignment with construction programs, minimising rework and supporting high quality project outcomes.

This is a pivotal role for the business, with the opportunity to shape the future of survey delivery and, over time, build and lead your own team, including supporting recruitment and capability development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading survey operations across multiple civil project sites
• Reviewing IFC drawings and validating survey data prior to construction
• Ensuring accurate set out in line with design tolerances and specifications
• Managing survey programs to align with construction schedules
• Overseeing as-built surveys and ensuring quality handover documentation
• Coordinating subcontract surveyors and survey resources
• Supporting tenders, constructability reviews and survey risk assessments
• Driving consistency in survey standards, systems and methodologies
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with HSE and QA requirements

You’ll also play a key leadership role in building capability within the team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.

About You

To be successful in this role; you will possess:

• A tertiary qualification in Surveying, Geomatics or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in construction surveying, including set out and control establishment
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards relevant to civil construction
• Proven experience managing survey activities across complex projects
• Proficiency with survey software (e.g. 12d, Civil 3D, Trimble, Leica or similar)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• A detail oriented, practical and solutions focused mindset
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

Desirable (but not essential):

• Registered Surveyor status
• Experience with machine control systems and digital terrain modelling
• UAV/drone survey capability
• Experience in utilities or renewable/grid connection projects

Be rewarded at CPP.

At CPP, we value our people above all else. We’re dedicated to investing in and developing your talent to help you reach your full potential. By joining us, you’ll have the opportunity to work on industry leading projects and access the latest technologies. We foster a culture of innovation and welcome fresh ideas – if you're ready to challenge the status quo, we want you to be part of our team.

Benefits include:

• Above market salary package with annual reviews
• Annual bonus, discretionary based on individual and business performance
• We offer flexible working options, with the ability to work from home
• Access to study assistance for continuous development, and a strong focus on internal promotions to help you grow within
• 14 weeks paid primary carer's leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carer's leave
• Up to 2 weeks of purchased leave
• Choice between an iPhone or Samsung mobile & design specked engineering laptop and software 
• On site car-parking
• Generous employee referral program up to $4,000
• Access to an extensive benefits and discounts program with savings at over 400 retailers
• Free Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing

How to Apply:

To submit an application please upload your resume via the links provided.

For further information, please reach out to [email protected] however applications will not be accepted via email. 

CPP is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a culture of achievement, personal development and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.