Address
Form of work
SalaryAbout us
Freestone Building Surveying is a highly successful residential building surveying company based in Hobart, Tasmania. At Freestone we are known for our “can do” attitude, professionalism, integrity, flexibility and customer focus. We work closely with our large client base to provide the highest level of service, knowledge and expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
The Building Surveyor (Limited) has direct responsibility for ensuring a professional, consistent, and effective building surveying service is provided by Freestone. They are responsible for providing high-level advice to other staff and clients in relation to all technical aspects of building surveying. The incumbent will be required to interpret and apply the Tasmanian Building Act 2016 and the Building Code of Australia.
Duties
- Supervise technical staff and provide assistance with interpretation and application of all relevant legislation, determinations, etc.
- Undertake peer reviews of CLCs produced by Building Surveyor technicians and provide appropriate feedback to assist with staff development
- Respond to queries from clients, designers, engineers, builders, Council, and CBOS staff
- Produce high-level written responses on technical issues when required
- Provide in-house training (scheduled and ad hoc) for other technical staff, particularly in relation to the National Construction Code and Tasmanian Building Act 2016 and associated Director’s Determinations
- Support technical staff who are undertaking the Advanced Diploma of Building Surveying by providing advice to assist with the successful completion of required tasks and assessments
- Provide high-level input into business process discussions
- Assist the Head of Inspections in relation to distribution and conduct of inspections, and timely finalisation and closure of projects
- Review Inspection Directions, Building Orders and Building Notices and other required forms prior to release
- Liaise with the Director and other Managers to assist with continuous improvement at Freestone
- Complete CLC assessments when available
- Undertake inspections as required
Essential qualifications
Recognition by CBOS as a Building Surveyor (Limited) for Class 1 and 10 buildings
