Building inspector: pay, what you do and current jobs
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Building inspectors check buildings and construction sites for structural problems, weathertightness and compliance with plans, building codes and other regulations.
- Typical full-time pay in NZ$78,000–$121,000 a year (up to $148,000)
- Training2-3 years
- IndustryArchitecture and construction management
Pay is for full-time work across New Zealand. Part-time and hourly roles are paid by the hour; check each advert.
1 building inspector job on ManyJobs now
- Building Surveyor (Inspections)Auckland Council · South Auckland
What you’d do
- 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
Life on the job
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
How to get in
You need a qualification and experience to become a building inspector.
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job
You may 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
- 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
Also known as: Building surveyor, building control officer, plumbing and drainage inspector, scaffolding inspector
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