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Our Opportunity Veris is looking for an experienced Tunnel Surveyor to join our Engineering Survey team on the TBM tunnel works of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East project. This includes twin tunnels of nearly 10 km between Glen Waverley and Box Hill, with 39 cross passages. Reporting to the Tunnel Senior Surveyor, you'll work in a tunnel survey crew providing guidance, set-out and control survey support to keep production moving.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and support TBM guidance systems (PYXIS / VMT), including guidance total station move-ups and window traverses to the guidance brackets

Carry out TBM position and laser direction checks, and troubleshoot guidance issues so production can continue

Run and extend tunnel control traverses, including installing tunnel survey brackets and benchmarks

Carry out digital levelling and Leica Captivate Measure Sets for control

Set out tunnel works using Captivate Tunnel, TMS, Amberg or 12d tunnel tools

Support cross passage (CP) excavation and structures, and TBM launch set-out

Complete as-built surveys and reporting for TBM navigation and ring build

Carry out in-tunnel monitoring and reporting as required by the project

Complete routine network maintenance on roster, including Saturdays and night shifts

About You Mandatory requirements





Minimum 3 years' surveying experience, including tunnelling

Proficient with Leica instruments, including Captivate Measure Sets

Experienced in digital levelling

Working knowledge of tunnel traverse methods and bracket installation

Experience with TBM guidance systems (PYXIS or VMT)

Experience with tunnel set-out software (Captivate Tunnel, TMS, Amberg or 12d)

Solid grasp of tunnel alignment theory, including horizontal and vertical offsets from alignment

Able to work under pressure and deliver quickly in a production setting

Available for rostered work, including Saturdays and night shifts

Minimum Diploma in Surveying (or equivalent)

Current Australian driver's licence

Desirable

Cross passage excavation and structures experience

TBM launch experience, including set-out of push frames, rails and launch brackets

Data processing and STAR*NET adjustment experience

Skilled in 12d Field

Laser scanning and point cloud processing

Experience troubleshooting PYXIS issues

Our Culture At Veris we value providing a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, cultural background, ethnicity, national origin, ability/disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries.

We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.

📌 Tunnel Surveyor (Melbourne)
🏢 Veris
📍 Melbourne