Building Surveyor
OSCA 241931
2,900
13%
14.3%
44 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Reviews, analyses and assesses building plans for compliance to current building standards, and issues relevant legislative permits, certification and approvals.
What they typically do
- Assesses and approves building permit applications to ensure compliance with building codes, local ordinances, zoning and contract specifications
- Undertakes, or directs Building Inspectors to undertake, critical stage inspections of buildings under construction to determine if the work complies with the development consent and legislative requirements
- Prepares a written record of building work inspected and documents details identifying non-compliant issues
- Enforces the requirements of building legislation by issuing written directions to fix non-compliant building work, providing building notices, and issuing or removing building orders
- Responds to enquiries or complaints from people affected by their decisions made when carrying out statutory functions
- Issues occupancy permits and certificates of final inspection upon the completion of building work if all requirements are met
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Building Surveyor.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.