Description:
Synopsis:Site Surveillance Officer
- Ongoing, Full-Time
- Icon Water Level 4 Zone A
- Multiple positions available
- Salary - $115,479 plus 15% superannuation
About the role
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Site Surveillance Officer to join Icon Water. This role has the primary responsibility for on-site inspection and monitoring of the required technical components of projects.
Icon Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and all ages. We also have a strong focus on gender balance within the organisation and encourage women to apply.
About your new role
Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Provide specialised project surveillance work and input in either a functional or advisory capacity in relation to design, development and construction work.
- Required to undertake visual inspections of work and liaise with stakeholders to plan site inspections
- Provide reports regularly to the project manager and clients detailing progress and any problems encountered.
- Provide measurements and samples of materials and carry out quality control checks, this includes identifying defects and proposed solutions to rectify.
- Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan site inspections and report regularly to the relevant project manager and clients detailing progress and any problems encountered.
- Monitor contractors as required to ensure that all schedules, technical, quality, safety and environmental obligations are achieved.
- Ensure that design integrity and designer obligations and liabilities are maintained through endorsed design change control procedures.
- Undertake the assessment, formulation and implementation as appropriate, of Icon’s standards and procedures for the preparation of works and related technical documentation.
- Assist project engineers in the review and mark-up of design documents throughout the design phase of projects to ensure compliance.
- Ensure customers are notified of all planned service interruptions in accordance with Icon’s procedures and standards of service.
- Assist with managing minor projects as directed.
- Review contractors’ work methods, job safety and environment analyses and inspection and test plans when required by the project manager.
- Attend contract meetings and prepare minutes of delegated projects.
- Other duties within the employee’s skill, competence and training.
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- Relevant trade-based qualification, or technical certificate or diploma in relevant discipline (mechanical, electrical or civil) from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies preferably in line with the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK).
- Significant experience in complex construction projects and design activities.
- Demonstrated experience in project coordination with a proven ability to apply modern project management techniques (PMBOK).
- Knowledge of the construction industry and best practice.
- Knowledge of water supply and sewerage networks, systems and operation, including treatment processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of Icon’s water supply and sewerage standards, relevant codes of practice and industry standards.
- Attributes and skills outlined in the position description.
Does this sound like you?
If this role takes your interest, please log on to our recruitment portal and submit your resume & cover letter clearly addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity you can contact: Matt Cupitt on 0473 054 274
Closing date for applications is 12/03/2025