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Off the back of the last week’s exciting promotion news, we are excited to announce that another of our Sydney engineering team - surveying superstar recruiter Sophie Mayne- has been promoted to Senior Consultant! Since joining the Design & Build Sydney office in 2018, Sophie – or #surveyorsoph as she’s know in the office – has successfully carved out a space within the surveying job market and has a number of loyal candidates and clients alike who will repeatedly look to her when working on roles within surveying. To celebrate this incredible achievement, we asked Sophie a few questions surrounding her recent promotion; what does this promotion signify, what are her goals moving forward and the exciting new roles she is working on at the moment. See her answers below:
Congratulations again, Sophie!
How Did You First Get Involved in Recruitment?
I had a background in sales and have always worked in very people-centred roles... and I basically needed to get a job that would quickly pay for a flight back to Australia.
What brought you to Design & Build?
I liked the idea of moving away from medical and into construction recruitment and the team at D&B were welcoming and seemed like a good group (which thankfully they turned out to be)!
What is your favourite part of your job?
Making long term relationships with key clients and candidates and hearing about their company and career successes. Also, I have a really good team and can’t complain about the odd boozy lunch.
What does becoming a senior consultant mean to you?
It’s always nice to receive recognition for the work you put into your role with helping both your clients and candidates and also your colleagues!
“Sophie’s consistent performance and persistent determination on what can be a very testing market is a real reflection on her and what she brings to work every day, you can see Soph cares about her work and her candidates and clients. Sophie deserves a huge amount of credit for establishing herself as the number 1 recruiter across surveyors for NSW and QLD!”
Alex Scott, Engineering Division Manager
As a senior consultant what key roles/areas will you be focusing on?
To consolidate myself as the go-to specialist within surveying and to continue partnering with ambitious companies who are working on some of the biggest projects in Australia. The surveying industry is also changing quickly so it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and software- I’m particularly interested in digital engineering and how it is being used in surveying.
As a senior consultant, what are your goals for the rest of 2021
To continue supporting my clients and candidates with their recruitment needs and pushing myself to exceed previous targets and goals. I also want to save up for a massive holiday once borders are back open!
Do you have any exciting roles you’re currently working on?
There are too many to list here, some of my favourite clients have gone from strength to strength over the last few years and some of their companies have doubled in size so there is a lot happening.
I’m really looking for experienced Engineering Surveyors to work on large civil infrastructure projects across NSW and QLD.
To find out more information about these engineering surveying roles, you can click here:
To find out more about any of the roles Sophie has discussed, or to get in touch with Sophie for a confidential chat about the job market and upcoming opportunities within engineering, you can contact her here: sophie@designandbuild.com.au
Highrise Surveyor My client is looking for a driven Surveyor to join their team on a number of construction projects in Sydney. You will be working on a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from highrise to small resi and everything in between. What this opportunity can offer you Work for a well respected and growing company Good pipeline of projects - Residential Property, Commercial Property, Construction, Government and Infrastructure, Roads and Civil, and 3D Scanning and Modelling. Receive ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced Registered Surveyors, Project Managers and Support Staff Clear career progression pathway for the right candidates To be considered for the role, you will need: Must have TAFE/ Australian Survey quals A willingness to undertake new challenges Previous experience working on highrise projects essential Be confident enough to work autonomously and in a client-facing role Sound local market knowledge Strong communication skills with both colleagues and clients What Now? For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Sophie Mayne on + 61 29376 8200 / Sophie @designandbuild.com.au or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designandbuildrecruitment Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/design.build.recruit/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-&-build-recruitment/ Check us out on Google: https://bit.ly/2whfDMO
Survey Manager Maybe you are a senior surveyor looking for their next step or a survey manager looking for a new challenge? This opportunity will require someone who has a strong background working on civil infrastructure and structural projects and who knows their stuff when it comes to managing and running projects. This position is key to our client and the successful candidate will have to be a solid decision maker, problem solver and relationship builder. What this opportunity can offer you Sydney based role Well established company looking at growing their Sydney team Work with technical specialists on a day to day basis to improve and develop your career opportunity to grow a team underneath you and shape the position Work closely alongside the Director and senior management Mentor and train junior staff culture is important - work hard and be rewarded - motivation, passion and a go get it attitude is key To be considered for the role of Survey Manager, you will Relevant Qualifications - Degree or Advanced Diploma of Surveying Excellent knowledge and understanding of legislation, systems, procedures and technology Have worked on TfNSW projects in the past Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Ability to network and strong business development skills. previous experience writing bids and tenders highly regarded Major Civil Infrastructure Project experience managing a small crew of surveyors Previous experience in supervising projects and staff allocation Effective time management and planning What Now? For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our or any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Sophie Mayne on + 61 29376 8200 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designandbuildrecruitment Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/design.build.recruit/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-&-build-recruitment/ Check us out on Google: https://bit.ly/2whfDMO
Senior Surveyor - Rail My client is looking to bring on an experienced Surveyor to join their established NSW Rail operations. This position is key to our client and the successful candidate will have to be motivated, driven, a solid decision maker, problem solver and relationship builder with extensive experience working on Rail projects. What this opportunity can offer you Opportunity to assist with the management of a team of surveyors Working with technical specialists on a day to day basis to improve and develop your career. Work with a number of high profile existing clients whilst also focusing on developing new client relationships Mentor junior staff Ongoing professional development encouraged Attractive remuneration offered to the right candidate Modern offices Small and personable team and a great company culture To be considered for the role, you will have Considerable Rail experienced in NSW Relevant Qualifications - Degree or Advanced Diploma of Surveying Excellent knowledge and understanding of legislation, systems, procedures and technology Excellent communication skills - verbal and written Business Development skills, proven experience of winning work and managing clients Previous experience in supervising projects and staff allocation Effective time management and planning A clean driver license What Now? For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our or any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Sophie Mayne on + 61 29376 8200 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designandbuildrecruitment Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/design.build.recruit/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-&-build-recruitment/
Construction Surveyors My Client is looking for a motivated and ambitious Junior Construction Surveyor to join their team on large construction projects around Sydney. They are a small to medium-sized firm that has built a good reputation for themselves with tier 1 clients. What this opportunity can offer you Opportunity to work for a highly reputable, Busy inclusive firm with a solid support structure on offer Ongoing professional development and long term career opportunities available Work on a range of high profile, large-scale, high rise projects in West Sydney and around the CBD Opportunity to try different types of surveying under the guidance of supportive senior staff Work with and be trained on the latest software Great culture thanks to personable senior staff and a good group of Surveyors to work with To be considered for the role of Junior Construction Surveyor, you will need: Must have 2-3 years of experience in construction surveying Must have Australian survey or TAFE qualification Must be highly motivated, ambitious and with a strong work ethic Strong communication skills; written and verbal with both colleagues and clients Ability to think on your feet and efficiently solve problems should they arise Current driving license What Now? For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our or any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Sophie Mayne on + 61 29376 8200 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designandbuildrecruitment Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/design.build.recruit/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-&-build-recruitment/ Check us out on Google: https://bit.ly/2whfDMO
Laser Scanning Surveyor My Client is looking for a motivated and experienced Laser Scanning Surveyor to join their team. This company is personable, collaborative, boasts a supportive culture and a very low staff turnover. They are looking for someone technically minded, who enjoys a collaborative work environment. You'll be a valued member of a small team, not just another pair of hands out in the field. What this opportunity can offer you By employed by a company that values their staff and really wants them to succeed both personally and professionally Work in a personable and collaborative environment where ideas are shared and discussed Ongoing professional development Access to relevant training courses and seminars Client facing role- provide consultation and solutions to clients on a range of projects Strong pipeline of projects due to repeat clients and new business The successful applicant will have the following: Surveying Background/ qualifications Previous Laser Scanning experience Keen interested in the latest surveying/ modelling technology essential Good communication skills - this is a client-facing role A strong understanding of the market changes and technological developments Proactive and positive personality, this is a company that values the person as much as the skill set so they want someone who fits in well with the team What Now? With the current Health situation we are all experiencing in the community please allow for a slightly slower process as this situation evolves, I will endeavor to respond to all in a timely manner and provide updates on live vacancies. For any questions relating to this role or other opportunities with D&B and our clients please contact Sophie Mayne on + 61 29376 8200 / Sophie @designandbuild.com.au or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designandbuildrecruitment Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/design.build.recruit/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-&-build-recruitment/ Check us out on Google: https://bit.ly/2whfDMO