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The Taylors Culture and Difference Here at Taylors, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of belonging, growth, innovation and providing you with every opportunity to contribute to both business and personal success. We bring our full selves to work each day and work alongside extremely talented, supportive and dedicated teams. We are a truly flexible workplace where you can choose to work from home or the office. This isn't a full list of course...we feel we have a lot to offer you! Role Snap Shot Our Senior Surveyors are accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a range of Infrastructure projects, including transport, water, utilities, buildings and civil works (based on assigned Unit). This role is primarily office-based, with approximately one day in the field each week. Objectives include: - To provide high-quality survey output in an accurate, timely and safe manner to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients; To develop and foster client relationships to secure repeat engagements; To achieve productivity goals and assist in reaching project invoicing targets; To effectively share expertise and assist in the mentoring of our emerging survey professionals. How You Will Contribute Coordinate accurate and timely fee proposals within Taylors guidelines upon consideration of all project outcomes; Liaise with Unit Manager to determine most appropriate survey technology based on project requirements; Liaise with Unit Manager to manage workflow outputs to meet project and budget requirements; Coordinate field crew; Coordinate drafting requirements; Advise clients of accurate timeframes for completion of project milestones and anticipate submission requirements; Consult with engineers, government authorities and other involved parties to obtain information relevant to project completion; Attend internal team meetings and action resultant tasks with set deadlines; Assist in production of accurate and timely invoices at predetermined project milestones; Liaise with internal teams to ensure optimum results for joint projects; Undertake regular Project Review meetings with Project Administrator; Assist Unit Manager in the mentoring of junior surveyors. Our Ideal Person! We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Recognised qualification in surveying (Bachelor degree preferred); Extensive field / technical experience; Intermediate to advanced LisCAD and ACAD skills; Ability to manage projects with limited guidance (including fee proposals, client management and invoicing); Construction Induction Card (VPAU349 - Work Safely in the Construction Industry); Current Driver’s licence. Approximately 10+ years post-qualification industry experience, specifically within the Infrastructure / Engineering Survey market; Expertise in a specialist survey field, such as hydrographic/bathymetric surveys, terrestrial scanning, mobile laser scanning, location of underground assets or civil construction. At Taylors, we're committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We actively seek to collaborate with individuals from all backgrounds and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, individuals of all ages and genders and minority groups. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger as a team. Our commitment to DEI is woven into the fabric of our culture, and together, we can create an environment where everyone thrives. About Taylors Here at Taylors, we are a leading development consultancy recognised in our industry for providing first class outcomes to our client base across the infrastructure, urban development and built environment markets for nearly 60 years. Built on a foundation of relationships, innovation and expertise we have a team of over 170 talented professionals delivering outcomes to our communities across Town Planning, Urban Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Project Management and Corporate Services. Please click on the 'Apply' button today and apply with your Resume. No Agencies please.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.