Senior Building Surveyor

Chandler Macleod Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking a qualified Senior Building Surveyor to join a busy municipal environment in Broadmeadows on a contract to December 2026. The role requires registration with the Victorian Building Authority and extensive knowledge of the Building Act and NCC to assess permits and provide expert advice.

You will conduct inspections, manage building control matters, prepare reports, and liaise with contractors and regulatory authorities, with a focus on compliance and

Qualifications

• Registration with the Victorian Building Authority.
• Experience with building surveying, inspections and compliance investigations.
• Extensive knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, NCC and Victorian legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections, investigations, assessments and compliance activities.
• Provide expert advice on Victorian building legislation, regulations, codes and standards.
• Assess permits, approvals, consents, reports and related building control applications.
• Prepare professional correspondence, notices, reports and recommendations.
• Liaise with stakeholders including contractors, building professionals, regulatory authorities and the public.
• Support municipal building control functions and contribute to best-practice service delivery.

Skills

Building surveying

Inspections

Compliance investigations

Report writing

Stakeholder liaison

Legislation interpretation

Office software

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Record management systems

Job description

Senior Building Surveyor

Broadmeadows Location | $54 per hour + Super | Contract until December 2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyorto join a busy local government environment on a contract basis through to December 2026.

This role is ideal for a qualified and registered Building Surveyor who can confidently manage building control matters, conduct inspections, provide technical advice, and apply Victorian building legislation with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct building inspections, investigations, assessments and compliance activities.
• Provide expert advice on Victorian building legislation, regulations, codes and standards.
• Assess permits, approvals, consents, reports and related building control applications.
• Prepare professional correspondence, notices, reports and recommendations.
• Liaise with stakeholders including contractors, building professionals, regulatory authorities and members of the public.
• Support municipal building control functions and contribute to best-practice service delivery.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• Registration as a Building Surveyorwith the Victorian Building Authority.
• Tertiary qualifications in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in building surveying, inspections and compliance investigations.
• Extensive knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, National Construction Code and relevant Victorian legislation.
• Strong report writing and written communication skills.
• The ability to interpret legislation and provide technical advice confidently and independently.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and relevant record management systems.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.