Senior Building Inspector

Hamilton City Council

Hamilton City Council is committed to delivering services that make Hamilton a great place to live, work and play, with Building Inspectors playing a critical role in protecting the health and wellbeing of all Hamiltonians.

The Senior Building Inspector is an advanced technical specialist responsible for providing technical advice to Inspectors and the Team Leader. This will include being involved in conducting field inspections, leading unit projects as well as coaching and assisting other members of the team.

To be successful in this role you will need experience and knowledge in construction and a solid understanding of legislation requirements. However, having the right attitude will be the key to your success. You will need to be an enthusiastic and driven individual, a team player who is committed to delivering excellent customer service. 

To be successful you will need:

·         Background experience, must be building focused 

·         Must be technically proficient and able to undertake technical auditing across the team

·         To be a subject matter expert and have the skill set to effectively share your knowledge and expertise with others

·         This role will also involve creating technical pathways for the team to move up in their competencies 

·         Be capable in handling complaint resolution

Essential competencies required are:

·         RES 1, 2 & 3, and a minimum of COM 1, Ideally COM 1, 2 & 3

·         You must also have a recognised regulation 18 qualification.

We offer a friendly team environment that recognises the need for a great work/life balance, professional development opportunities and a competitive employment package. 

Hamilton City Council is committed to being a high-performance organisation with people who think differently, act with integrity, make it happen and work together.

This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is committed to building a more vibrant, attractive and prosperous city. 

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we would love to hear from you. Make it happen and apply online today!

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates may be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol assessments, credit check and a Ministry of Justice or Police vetting check.

For further information, and to submit your application online, head over to our careers website at https://hamilton.careercentre.net.nz/Job 

Note: Applicant must have a legal right to work in NZ