- Large scale project environment offering a varied scope of work
- Fantastic opportunity for career development
- Permanent full-time position - Auckland CBD hub
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland Council’s Building Consent department has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Building Surveyor within the Project Assessment team. In this senior role, you will be instrumental in guiding and mentoring your team while ensuring the efficient processing of building consents for both residential and commercial applications. You'll play a vital part in shaping the quality of the built environment in Auckland, contributing to solutions for the city’s building shortage, all while fostering professional development within your team.
Day-to-day you could expect to work on:
- Reviewing building consent plans and making informed compliance decisions
- Mentoring and coaching processing officers on technical matters
- Undertake independent auditing of consents to assess compliance with policy and legislative requirements
- Developing and implementing training initiatives to enhance team skills
- Collaborating with team leaders and managers to identify and address non-conformance issues.
Please click HERE for a copy of the Position Description
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role requires experience in similar positions, with a sound understanding of the building consent process and legislative requirements. You should possess excellent leadership skills and a strong ability to mentor staff, guiding them in their professional development. Your attention to detail and results-focused approach will help ensure that all consent applications are processed efficiently and effectively.
We will be looking for specific experience with:
- Extensive experience in the building industry, preferably in a BCA environment.
- Regulation 18 compliant qualifications and technical competency (Comm1 or above).
- Comprehensive knowledge of all building-related fields, including technical knowledge of design/construction principles and practices.
- Familiarity with the Building Act 2004, Local Government Act 2002, and Resource Management Act 1991.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent planning and prioritisation abilities.
- High numeracy and strong process orientation.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits Here.
Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!
Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact on Auckland’s built environment, we’d love to hear from you! Tono Mai: Apply Now!
If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.
Applications close: 13 July 2024
This role has a remuneration range of $100K to $118K [Based on skills and experience]
**Please note this role is deemed safety-sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
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