Description
We are recruiting for a well-known client, based in the Hutt Valley that is looking for a Building Officer to join their ever-growing team to undertake building inspections in the region.
About the role:
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Building Code and Building Act. Ensure that building work – either new or modifications to existing structures – meet the required standards under the Building Act through processing Building Consents and inspecting site work.
The role is responsible for mentoring and supporting others within the team.
Benefits:
- Training and Professional Development.
- A fantastic working environment.
- Social team events.
Other key responsibilities:
- Liaise with professionals, groups, members of the public and internal customers on building issues and related topics and ensure effective working relationships are maintained.
- Participate in emergency and civil defence planning, training and operations
- Contribute to the development of new policies and guidance to support best practice and strategic priorities
- Contribute to project management methodologies when leading, scoping, planning, monitoring, managing or evaluating research or projects
About you:
This is a great opportunity If you are from a background in building services, trades within building or building sciences & seeking a career change & development where you can use your skills and make a difference to the greater community.
- Qualification in building, a trade (including plumbing & drainage, building), architecture, building science or related area (Commercial & Residential Experience)
- Regulation 18, Commercial (1) and Residential (3) Competence
- 3+ years’ experience in the building industry
- Understand and Interpret building plans.
- Knowledge of Building Act 2004, New Zealand Building Code, other related environmental legislation, and standards
- Experience in both building consenting & inspections would be a bonus.
- Valid NZ driver’s licence
If this sound like something you see yourself doing, then please apply here online today. For more information contact Helouise Klitzke on 021 917 295