Building Inspector

As a Building Inspector, you inspect building work to ensure it complies with relevant legislation, codes, and approved plans. This includes checking construction at various stages to confirm structural elements, set-outs, and building work meet required standards.

Building Inspectors also provide advice to builders, designers, and property owners on building requirements and compliance matters. The role requires a strong understanding of construction methods, building regulations, and inspection processes.

Building Inspectors typically have a trade background or extensive experience in the building industry, supported by further qualifications in building inspection or surveying. The role plays a key part in maintaining construction quality, safety, and compliance.

Income Guide

$120,000

Desirable Skills

Planning • Communicating clearly • Writing Reports • Attention to detail • Customer services • Writing

A typical day may involve:

  • Reviewing plans to ensure they meet building codes, local ordinances, zoning regulations and contract specifications
  • Approving building plans that are satisfactory and issuing building permits
  • Monitoring construction sites periodically to ensure overall compliance
  • Using survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform inspections
  • Providing written documentation of findings from inspections
  • Issuing violation notices and stop-work orders until building work is compliant
  • Certifying structure and plan compliance with the corresponding building regulations

Qualifications

  • Diploma of Building and Construction
  • Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
  • Graduate Certificate Building Surveying
  • Graduate Diploma of Building Surveying

Career Pathways

  • Senior Building Inspector
  • Building Surveyor
  • Compliance Manager
  • Audit and Compliance Consultant
  • Building Consultancy Owner

“Working in the building and construction industry creates many opportunities; own your own business, take on further studies, teach — the possibilities are endless.”

Anthony Carbone, Kennett

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