Surveillance Manager | Major Marine Terminal

A rare opportunity for a seasoned Surveillance Manager to step into an independent assurance role on one of Victoria’s most significant marine terminal construction projects.

RSG is engaged by a confidential Principal Contractor client to source an experienced Surveillance Manager to provide independent oversight and assurance across a major marine terminal construction program in regional Victoria. The role spans pre-construction through to handover and you’ll report directly to the client’s Senior Project Manager — not the delivery contractor.

This is a contract role running through to May 2027, at a rate of $1,200 per day, with an immediate start available.

About the Role You won’t be embedded in the delivery team — you’ll be the independent set of eyes ensuring the Managing Contractor and subcontractors meet every contractual, regulatory, and quality obligation the client expects.
The scope spans the full project lifecycle:
Pre-Construction

• Review the Managing Contractor’s QMS, Project Management Plan, Quality Plan, and Environmental/Safety Management Plans for compliance with the client’s requirements
• Assess procurement plans, supplier approvals, material specifications, ITPs, and supply chain traceability documentation
• Develop the project surveillance plan — inspection frequencies, hold/witness points, and reporting frameworks
• Liaise with the terminal operator to ensure alignment with live operational requirements

Construction — Hold Points, Monitoring & Auditing

• Review and sign off quality hold points per approved ITPs; ensure no work proceeds past hold points without formal release
• Attend witness points and critical inspections; coordinate with the terminal operator on key interface activities
• Conduct regular and targeted site surveillance per the approved surveillance plan
• Monitor compliance with approved work procedures, method statements, and quality documentation
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations
• Advise on and monitor interfaces between active construction and the live marine terminal operations

Non-Conformance & Reporting

• Identify, record, and track NCRs; review corrective actions and verify effective close-out
• Prepare regular surveillance reports covering hold point status, NCRs, audit findings, and compliance performance
• Contribute to monthly project reporting and practical completion inspections

What You’ll Need

• 8 years’ experience in construction quality, surveillance, or site engineering on major infrastructure or industrial projects
• Demonstrated experience with QMS auditing, hold point sign-off, and formal inspection processes
• Strong working knowledge of WHS legislation and construction quality standards
• Proven ability to operate on live operational sites with concurrent construction activity
• The independence and confidence to provide honest, evidence-based reporting — even when it’s uncomfortable

Why This Role

• $1,200/day — strong rate reflecting the seniority and independence required
• Immediate start — project is underway and needs coverage now
• Contract to May 2027 — meaningful tenure with a clear end date
• High-profile project — major marine terminal supporting critical oil and gas infrastructure in regional Victoria
• Independent position — you report to the client, not the contractor

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