242931 Building Surveyor

Registration or licensing is required.

• Building Certifier

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• 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