Lead the survey function on one of Western Australia's most significant infrastructure projects. McConnell Dowell is seeking an experienced
Survey Manager
to lead all surveying activities on the Kwinana Freeway Widening Project.
This is a key leadership role within the project team, responsible for overseeing survey operations, maintaining project-wide survey control, managing survey resources and ensuring accurate, timely survey outcomes that support safe and effective construction delivery.
Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers and delivery teams, you'll provide technical leadership and strategic direction across a complex transport infrastructure project that will leave a lasting legacy for Perth.
What you'll be doing
Lead and manage all survey activities across the project lifecycle
Establish and maintain project survey control and governance systems
Manage survey teams, subcontractors, equipment and resources
Provide technical leadership to engineers and construction teams
Oversee set-out, verification and as-built survey delivery
Ensure quality, compliance and survey outcomes support construction programmes and project objectives
What we're looking for
Proven experience leading survey teams on major civil infrastructure projects
Strong technical expertise in construction surveying, control networks and as-built delivery
Ability to manage survey resources, priorities and project outcomes
Collaborative approach working with engineering and construction teams
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills




Relevant surveying qualification; road, rail or transport project experience highly regarded
Why join McConnell Dowell?
Lead the survey function on a landmark WA infrastructure project
Join a respected international infrastructure contractor with a strong project pipeline
Work within a collaborative Alliance environment
Contribute to a project that will improve Perth's transport network for decades to come
Competitive remuneration and genuine career development opportunities
About Us
McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.
From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.
We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.
This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
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📌 Survey Manager (Perth)
🏢 McConnell Dowell Australia
📍 Perth