Senior Building Consultant/Technical Lead
HybridBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Job Summary
Conduct inspections and technical assessments of residential building work, investigating defects, incomplete works, and non-compliant construction to determine causes and assess compliance with the National Construction Code and Australian Standards. Prepare evidence-based technical reports, findings, and detailed Scopes of Work for rectification, while developing cost estimates and validating contractor quotations. Liaise with homeowners, builders, and QBCC representatives to facilitate dispute resolution and regulatory decision-making, acting as a senior escalation point for complex matters. Mentor junior consultants, conduct peer reviews of technical assessments, and manage investigations through to completion while maintaining quality standards.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive experience in building consultancy, residential construction, construction management, building surveying, regulatory services or a related discipline
- Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC), Queensland building legislation, Australian Standards and accepted building industry practices
- Proven experience assessing residential building defects, incomplete works, non-compliant construction and rectification requirements
- Experience investigating building defects, determining causation and developing practical rectification solutions
- Strong understanding of residential construction methodologies, sequencing, quality assurance processes and contract administration
- Experience preparing technical reports, defect assessments, completion assessments, recommendations and Scopes of Work
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to explain complex technical matters in clear and practical language
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
- Experience managing multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outcomes
- Previous experience mentoring, coaching or supporting the development of junior consultants
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- QBCC Open Builder Licence – Medium Rise or above (mandatory minimum)
- Diploma, Degree, Trade Qualification or tertiary qualification in Building, Construction Management, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Minimum five years' experience in building consultancy, residential construction, building compliance, defects assessment, building surveying or a related field
- Demonstrated experience assessing: Residential building defects, Incomplete and abandoned building works, Non-compliant construction, Rectification and remediation requirements
- Experience in: Defect investigations and causation analysis, Non-completion and Home Warranty claims, Scope of Work development, Rectification cost estimating, Contract administration and project management, Stakeholder engagement and dispute resolution
- Advanced report writing, documentation and evidence-gathering skills
- Ability to review, validate and clearly communicate technical findings and recommendations
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- National Police Check
- Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working within statutory warranty schemes, regulatory environments, dispute resolution processes or government service delivery frameworks will be highly regarded
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