Senior Building Surveyor

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leaseback vehicle

Novated lease

Fitness Passport

Health & Fitness reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible 9 day fortnight

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor to act as Principal Certifier, overseeing inspections during construction and post-completion. The role requires assessment of building and environmental certificates and delivering expert construction advice to clients both internal and external.

With NSW-specific knowledge, you will inspect existing buildings for public safety, manage enquiries, and apply development controls.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying or related discipline with registration as Building Surveyor.
• Solid knowledge of development and building control legislation.
• Experience in assessment and management of applications under environmental planning acts.
• Understanding of NSW development control process and inspection regimes.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Control in NSW buildings.
• Familiarity with Swimming Pools Act and Australian standards for pool barriers.
• Understanding legal procedures at Local and Environment Court.
• Strong reporting ability in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Certifier by inspecting buildings during construction and after completion.
• Assess applications for building and environmental certificates.
• Provide construction advice to customers both internal and external.
• Inspect existing buildings to ensure public safety.
• Investigate and manage enquiries related to the area of expertise.

Skills

Reporting skills

Legal understanding

Communication

Public safety

Education

Building surveying degree

Building Surveyor registration

Tools

White Card

Driver's license

Job description

• Permanent full-time position – 35 hours per week

About Ku-ring-gai

Council is located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales most attractive natural environments.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing an area to ensure all facets of building certification, including inspections and investigations are undertaken.

Duties

• Act as Principal Certifier by inspecting buildings during construction and after completion
• Assess applications for building and environmental certificates
• Provide construction advice to customers both internal and external
• Inspect existing buildings to ensure an adequate level of public safety
• Investigate and manage enquiries relating to area of expertise.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in building surveying or related discipline with a minimum registration of Building Surveyor restricted and or unrestricted (All classes of Buildings) under the Building and Development Certifiers Act 2018.
• Sound knowledge of legislation relating to development and building control, with particular regard to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Regulations, the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations and the Building Code of Australia.
• Relevant experience / knowledge in assessment and management of applications under Part 6 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Development Control Process in NSW and in undertaking scheduled and critical stage inspections.
• Working knowledge of Fire Safety Control (public and private buildings within NSW)
• Knowledge of the Swimming Pools Act, Regulations and Australian Standards for construction of swimming pool barriers
• Understanding legal procedures at the Local Court and Land and Environment Court.
• Advanced reporting ability, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety Principles.
• General Construction Induction Training Card (White Card) and current class C driver’s licence.
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities
• 35 hour week
• Supportive, collaborative and values-driven team culture
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Annual Health & Fitness reimbursement of up to $100 (subject to eligibility)
• Leaseback vehicle available with the position
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Convenient Ku-ring-gai location with beautiful natural surroundings
• Flexible working arrangements - 9 day fortnight option (available after 4 weeks of commencement)

Closes:11:30pm, 13/10/2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer