Building Surveyor

Company Description

With over 35 years of industry experience, McKenzie Group Consulting is one of Australia's most trusted leaders in Building Surveying, Accessibility, and Compliance Management.

Founded in Melbourne, we've grown into a national consultancy with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

As part of the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification, we bring a proactive, full-circle approach to service delivery that supports some of Australia's most complex and high-profile construction projects. Our team of over 120 professionals works across a wide range of sectors, delivering trusted expertise and consistent outcomes nationwide.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Brisbane team. This role will see you working on some of Australia’s most significant projects, including Defence facilities, Healthcare infrastructure, and Olympic developments. You will manage and maintain technical processes to assess and review projects, ensuring compliance with legislation and governing bodies.

Supporting Senior Building Surveyors and Managers, you will play a vital role in delivering client and project needs efficiently and accurately. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and industry profile while contributing to projects that shape communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess project documentation and liaise with clients, providing recommendations for compliance with the Building Act, Regulations, and Building Code of Australia.
• Advise on modifications or performance solutions where compliance is not possible, investigating alternative avenues for resolution.
• Prepare technical reports outlining compliance requirements and recommendations.
• Manage documentation and job files to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate with authorities and councils, ensuring requests for information are handled professionally and promptly.
• Assist the Business Unit team with day‑to‑day project management and assessments.
• Ensure invoicing targets are met and reporting functions align with office systems.
• Actively support and contribute to QHSE management systems, including quality control, safety, and auditing procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Professional communication skills with clients, colleagues, and consultants.
• Successful completion or undertaking of a relevant University degree (local or internationally recognised).
• Previous certification experience in a related field
• Strong attention to detail and ability to check documentation accurately and on time.
• Team player with initiative to improve processes and procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining CPD requirements in line with state and national accreditation bodies

The Benefits of Working with Us

We offer a competitive salary, work/life balance, and a clear pathway to career progression in a leading global organisation, along with:

• Regular social committee events
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Fantastic training and development opportunities, including annual career planning reviews
• Access to Telus Health, our Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential support
• Access to Coursera, offering over 7,000 courses with global universities and corporations
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leave for Cultural Events
• National career mobility opportunities

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as: 

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career  

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

 Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.  

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.