Building inspector, Kaiwhakamātau whare
Also known as
- Building surveyor, building control officer, plumbing and drainage inspector, scaffolding inspector
Building inspectors check buildings and construction sites for structural problems, weathertightness and compliance with plans, building codes and other regulations.
Duration
02:09 mins
Your pay could be
$58K
Lower
$76K to $117K
Most common
$143K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Building inspectors
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in offices and on construction sites and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in hazardous, dusty or dirty conditions and at heights
- need to be methodical, accurate and responsible
Tasks
- monitor construction operations
- authorise construction activities
- evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations
- inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards
- inspect plumbing systems or fixtures
- test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
- review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- record operational or environmental data
- inspect completed work to ensure proper installation
- verify alignment of structures or equipment
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become a building inspector.
You need
- a qualification recognised in the Building Regulations 2006 Act
- a diploma in building inspection, surveying, construction engineering, building science or architecture OR a bachelor's degree in building construction management, surveying, construction engineering, building science or architecture
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence
- to be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- to be a member of the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) or the New Zealand Institute of Building Inspectors (NZIBI)
- to be registered as an Independent Qualified Person (NQP)
- to be a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP)
- knowledge of the Building Act 2004 and the Building Code 2022
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job
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