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
$60K
Lower
$78K to $121K
Most common
$148K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
2-3 years
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
- inspect homes and buildings for energy usage
- analyse energy use and power costs
- suggest ways to save energy
- check equipment meets energy standards
- calculate energy savings from improvements
- research environmentally friendly energy solutions
- test building materials and insulation
- assess costs of energy-saving projects
- prepare reports on energy usage
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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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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