Building Code Consultant

Company Overview

At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.  Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

Overview – Role

Jensen Hughes is seeking midlevel Building Code Consultant for Australia.  In this role, you will have responsibility for providing timely and effective support to Directors, Managers and Senior Building Regulations Consultants with respect to the assessment, inspection and reporting on building or design proposals. 

We are looking for highly motivated individuals having a well-rounded background in construction industry, capable of being accredited as a Building Surveyor detailed knowledge of the BCA and related Australian Standards, while working under the supervision of Directors and Managers and adhering to the Company’s Business Management System and ISO standards.

In this role you will have an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities and this role can be based either in Sydney or Brisbane. 

Responsibilities 

• Providing timely and effective support to Directors, Managers and Senior Building Regulations Consultants with respect to the assessment, inspection and reporting on building or design proposals.
• Providing advice and interpretation of the Access provisions of the Building Regulations and other associated documents. Disability (Access to Premises – Building) Standards 2010
• Aid in the application of Building Regulations to project design and development, while participating in negotiations with Building Regulatory Authorities.
• Conduct Fire protection surveys and audits of existing buildings for fire safety upgrading and changes of uses & provide appraisals and certification of “Essential Fire Safety Measures”
• Preparation of “Performance Solution” Design verification reports for non-fire performance solutions
• Preparation of certification of building design and certification of completion/occupation compliance certificates within time and cost constraints and fulfilling quality requirements.
• Preparation of Fee Proposals, progress reports and workflow reports to Directors and Managers
• Determine where variations to the scope of works are necessary under the BCA guidelines, in discussion with your manager& assess or critique Fire Engineering Reports,
• Undertake site inspections of progressing and completed works while representing Jensen Hughes at site visits and client meetings.
• Assist Technical Staff with any Building Code Regulations queries/concerns & assist colleagues and direct manager with technical input, tasks, and QAs.
• Source your own clients, in addition to the work provided to you by Jensen Hughes and identify opportunities for new business market or clients
• Remain familiar with the Work Health and Safety requirements for the office and onsite.
• Remain familiar with all Company policies and procedures and ensure that any staff supervised abide by these policies and procedures as well and recommend any changes or amendments to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to research and understand complex issues and to think forward to ramifications of decisions and provide sensible alternate approaches

 Requirements and Qualifications 

• Post graduate qualification in ‘Building Surveying’ or a similar stream along with at least 2 years of relevant industry experience and detailed knowledge of the performance requirements of the BCA, able to work with limited supervision.
• Have a CPCCOHS1001A – work safety in the construction industry qualification (white card) or be prepared to undertake training and a history of participating in an industry-based Continuing Professional Development Scheme (CPD).
• Familiar with the construction industry and capable of being accredited as a Building Surveyor (Restricted) (formally A2 or A3 Accredited Building Surveyor) under the provisions of the NSW Department of Fair-Trading Registered Certifiers Accreditation Scheme
• Have a detailed knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulations, Home Building Act and Regulations and the Disability Discrimination Act and Regulations
• Computer literate, skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel, Microsoft O365, and able to write complex and detailed reports including BCA Assessment and audit reports
• Expertise in Bluebeam (or similar) along BQE Core required
• Fluent in written and spoken English, able to negotiate with approval authorities on recommendations and proposals and capable of developing and maintaining a broad network of people within the industry
• Have client management experience and skills, to be further honed through coaching and support
• Have a flexible approach to working hours which may include, from time to time, attending meetings after hours or on weekends or overnight travel to attend meetings or inspect buildings, while managing multiple project requirements
• Current Class C Driver’s License
• Personal drive, results-orientated with a friendly, can-do attitude and a high level of honesty, integrity, commitment and responsibility
• Should be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or holding a valid Work Visa in Australia

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm
• You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data.  Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA.  Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.

*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.