Founded in 1954, Halliwell Engineering Associates is one of the nation’s leading forensic engineering, architectural, and construction consulting firms dedicated to providing independent and expert advice to the insurance and legal industries, building owners, institutions, and government agencies. We specialize in failure and damage assessments, restoration, and remediation consulting, building envelope assessments, claims support, and expert witness/litigation, support for thousands of commercial, residential, and industrial buildings, and properties nationwide. For more information, please visit: https://halliwellglobal.com/
Halliwell is seeking an experienced Building Code Consultant to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, providing expert advice on building compliance, regulatory approvals, and National Construction Code (NCC) requirements. Whether you're an experienced Building Surveyor, a Building Code Consultant, or a professional working toward registration, this role offers the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Role
Reporting to a Senior Building Code Consultant / Building Surveyor, you will assess building designs and permit applications, provide regulatory and technical advice, and manage compliance assessment projects across a range of building classifications and sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess building designs and documentation for compliance with the NCC, Building Regulations and relevant Australian Standards.
- Review and determine building permit applications and approval documentation.
- Provide technical and regulatory advice to developers, architects, builders, engineers and other stakeholders.
- Manage building approval and compliance projects from commencement through to determination.
- Prepare technical reports, assessments, approvals and professional correspondence.
- Liaise with government authorities, fire authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Review performance solutions and alternative compliance pathways.
- Maintain compliance records and statutory documentation.
- Support junior team members and contribute to the development of technical knowledge across the team.
- Stay current with legislative changes and industry best practice.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, Building, or a related discipline.
- Experience in building surveying, building compliance, code consulting or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code, Building Acts, Regulations and Australian Standards.
- An understanding of performance-based design and alternative solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- A client-focused approach with proven stakeholder management capability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Current Building Surveyor registration (preferred but not essential).
Why Join Halliwell?
- Work on a diverse range of commercial, industrial and residential projects.
- Be part of a respected national consultancy with strong industry relationships.
- Supportive team environment with access to experienced technical professionals.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to further your registration and technical expertise.
Our Company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on these protected categories, ensuring a respectful and supportive environment for everyone.
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