Surveyor | Back End Works (BEW)

About North East Link

The Spark Consortium has been selected to deliver the Central Package of the North East Link Project - Victorias biggest road project. The Spark Consortiums Design and Construction Contractor - which comprises Webuild CPB Contractors GS Engineering and Construction and China Construction Oceania - will deliver the twin three-lane tunnels and key interchanges for the project.

The Central Package will be delivered as a Public Private Partnership and provides three-lane twin tunnels that will close the missing link in Melbournes freeway network from the M80 Ring Road to an upgraded Eastern Freeway reducing journey times and diverting heavy vehicles away from local roads. Up to 135000 vehicles will use North East Link every day reducing congestion in the north-east while maintaining local roads.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking applications from Engineering Surveyors to join the Survey Team with opportunities focused on Tunnel Back End Works (BEW) supporting the delivery of the North East Link Central Package for a maximum duration of 6 months.

This role will support the delivery of tunnel BEW activities including pavements drainage corbel and smoke duct works Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) installations finishing works survey data management and tunnel control.
The Spark survey team offers the opportunity to pursue your interests and develop your skills whilst working with the latest technology equipment and software.

This role will be accountable for:

Providing clear concise and accurate survey setout for tunnel back-end works

Performing quality checks during construction activities

Liaising with construction and tunnelling engineering teams

Recording accurate as-builts of work as executed

Producing survey reports and plans

Maintaining survey data and tunnel control information

Updating tunnel control in line with construction progress

Following established survey procedures and traversing routines

Ensuring survey equipment is maintained and performing to a high standard

Supporting compliance with all HSE requirements during survey operations

Qualifications

A diploma or degree in surveying/engineering

Minimum Requirements for this Role

3 years experience in surveying with tunnelling or major infrastructure experience highly regarded

Proficient with modern survey hardware and software systems

Attention to detail and strong communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Comfortable working day and night shift rosters as required

Australian full work rights required

What We Offer

Ability to develop specialised skills across tunnel survey disciplines and tunnel works

Attractive rates plus car laptop and phone

Generous parental leave

Strong culture charter

Quarterly social events

Reward and recognition program

Please be advised that this project is a large-scale Tier 1 infrastructure project with potential for 24/7 shift work. Whilst we will endeavour to distribute weekend work fairly across the team there may be operational requirements for evening night and weekend shifts.

If this opportunity is of interest to you please click on the Apply now button to register your interest and please also subscribe to Job Alerts to be notified of upcoming opportunities with SPARK.

Whilst we are keen to hear from candidates with proven infrastructure project experience or experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Contractor to be a part of an iconic construction project in Melbourne Victoria we will also consider applicants who are seeking to enter or re-enter the industry.

SPARK is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and actively seeks to remove barriers people may face in gaining a successful position on the North East Link Central Package. We value diversity inclusion and equity through providing a working environment where all employees feel included valued and free to bring their different skills experiences and perspectives.

Applications close

10 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time