Senior Building Surveyor: Lead Certification

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

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.