Building Surveyor

About the organisation
Our client is an established Building Surveying and Compliance consultancy, located just 10 minutes from Perth CBD. With over a decade of experience, the business delivers services across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Western Australia, including commercial developments, aged care facilities, schools and airports. As part of their continued growth, the business is seeking to hire a Building Surveyor to join their team. You’ll work closely with experienced senior Building Surveyors and Directors, gain exposure to a broad range of projects and clients and continue building your technical expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the role
Working closely with experienced Directors, Associates and Building Surveyors, you’ll support the delivery of private certification, building code, disability access and energy efficiency consultancy across a diverse project portfolio.
You’ll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle, from initial assessments and fee proposals through to certification and completion, while continuing to build your technical expertise, project exposure and client-facing capability within a collaborative and experienced team.
Working across a varied portfolio of projects, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and lodging certified building permit applications with relevant permit authorities, including DFES referrals
• Undertaking preliminary BCA/NCC assessments and reviewing project documentation
• Completing BCA and Building Regulatory Assessments and preparing compliance assessment reports
• Carrying out building compliance inspections on site
• Managing applications from fee proposal through to certification and completion
• Liaising with clients, architects, project stakeholders, DFES, councils and permit authorities
• Maintaining accurate project files and regulatory documentation
• Supporting senior Building Surveyors and Directors across more complex projects
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders

About you
You ideally will have 1-3 years' experience either as a Cadet, Technician, Assistant Building Survey/ Building Surveyor and enjoy working across both the technical and client-facing aspects of building surveying.

• You are currently a Cadet or Assistant Building Surveyor, looking to obtain your qualifications and expand your knowledge and commercial project experience.
• If you currently hold, or are eligible to obtain, registration as a Building Surveying Practitioner in Western Australia, this will be viewed very favourably.
• Good working knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC/BCA) and relevant WA building legislation and regulatory requirements
• Some exposure to building code assessments, certification and/or building permit applications and Class 2–9 projects would be advantageous
• Experience or exposure to liaising with councils, permit authorities, consultants, architects, and other project stakeholders
• Strong written communication and report-writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a thorough and considered approach to compliance
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
• A proactive, client-focused approach with a genuine desire to continue developing your technical expertise

Why consider this opportunity?

• This role offers the opportunity to broaden your project exposure, work alongside experienced senior Building Surveyors, and continue developing your technical and client-facing capability.
• Lots of commercial project variety, professional development and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a respected consultancy.
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Modern contemporary offices, 10min from Perth CBD
• Paid professional memberships, CPD and licence renewals
• Ongoing professional development

We are delighted to be managing another retained assignment created in partnership and trust with our client. proteqt HSEQ Recruitment actively embraces diversity in the workforce through inclusive community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements.

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