About Harrison Grierson

Harrison Grierson is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading urban development engineering and design consultancies. We're recognised for our innovation, knowledge and outstanding client service, and for being a great place to work. Using the latest technologies and ideas, we shape new and sustainable environments, making life better for everyone. We have long standing clients and are of a size where we can take on the big projects whilst maintaining that personable feel.

We'd describe ourselves as determined, accountable and everything we do is done with integrity. Our clients are at the centre of what we do, we build a sound understanding of their needs and deliver creative solutions. It's fair to say that our exceptional people are at the heart of our success.

About the role

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Survey Manager to lead our Auckland Survey Team into the next stage of our transformation journey. Our award-winning team of surveyors and UAV pilots use the latest 3D high-definition laser scanners and drones to accurately capture and build digital models of the real world. With 140 years of accrued mana, our survey team is among the most respected in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As our new Auckland Survey Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the Auckland Survey Team’s success by providing strategic leadership, mentoring and developing your team and contributing to our vision of being the #1 urban development partner in NZ. You will:

• Lead a team of talented surveyors, promoting a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Provide strategic direction to implement innovative solutions to enhance our digital intelligence capabilities and market leadership.
• Lead on a variety of large infrastructure, residential, commercial and industrial projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, balancing commercial and environmental considerations.
• Oversee and manage the financial responsibility for the team, ensuring financial targets are met and drive initiatives to optimise profitability.
• Leverage your industry connections to lead new and existing clients into the future with modern survey solutions.
• Act as a hands-on technical expert, engaging in a variety of surveys including building construction, land development, topographical, tenancy, GPS, UAV, and 3D surveys, with support from our Technical Directors.

Your skills and experience

With the support of the National Survey Team and the wider business, this is a real opportunity to forge your own pathway and drive the strategic growth of our Auckland Survey Team. Our ideal candidate will have:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in Surveying (current LCS registration preferred).
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ of relevant NZ-based survey experience with a strong technical foundation in cadastral work, topographic surveys and engineering design.
• Proven team leadership experience, with a genuine passion for creating a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• A strategic and technology focused mindset, able to identify opportunities for growth and improvement using the latest technologies.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to manage the financial responsibilities of your Survey team.

Why join HG?

We're committed to investing in our people and empowering industry leaders; therefore, we will provide you with the support, learning, and development to help you grow and take the next step. We have a team-based culture set in a creative and supportive work environment. Work life balance is something we pride ourselves on, so we have flexible hours to support you achieving that.

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Lead across a wide range of urban development projects that enhance our local communities
• Work within a diverse, creative and supportive team
• Professional development opportunities including mentoring, fully subsidised membership fees and ProjectYOU; A project dedicated to your personal growth and career development
• Active Social Club and flexible working culture
• HG Shareholding Opportunities with our Shares Trading Scheme

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Harrison Grierson

We believe in building strength through diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences. Our purpose is to create an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone feels they belong, irrespective of race, gender, disability, culture, medical or any other qualities. We foster an environment where people are truly welcomed, respected, and valued for who they are, and where one can be themselves without the judgement of others based on qualities that may be different from others.

We are a proud founding partner of the Diversity Agenda Accord, which is focused on helping the engineering and architecture professions become more diverse and inclusive.

If this opportunity is of interest and you enjoy working with an inclusive and supportive team of professionals, then please submit your application online. For a confidential chat, contact our Talent Business Partner, Ben on 09 212 6569.