Associate Building Surveyor

About McKenzie Group:

McKenzie Group Consulting, is one of Australia’s most experienced and trusted leaders in Building Surveying, Accessibility and Compliance Management consultancies with an innovative and proactive full circle approach to service delivery. McKenzie Group Consulting offers a comprehensive and interesting professional career in all classifications of buildings; we offer the opportunity to work on class 2-9 buildings, including high profile commercial buildings, retail, industrial and public use projects which provide significant career development and an increased profile within the industry. 

McKenzie Group Consulting is part of the Bureau Veritas Group. Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification. Bureau Veritas was established in 1828 and has 84,000 employees across 140 countries. Joining a global organisation with such an extensive footprint, providing opportunities for growth and development and to Leave Your Mark that is unmatched in the industry.

The role:

Due to the growth of the business, we are needing an outstanding Associate Building Surveyor to be based in our Adelaide office. The employee will provide technical leadership commensurate with a Senior role and ensure the delivery of our services at the levels expected. The Associate will also manage existing client relationships & ensure repeat business as well as providing leadership and management of assigned of team members.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assessment of project documentation in accordance with Building Code of Australia, and the relevant Acts and Regulations.
• Processing of statutory approvals.
• Communication and resolution of issues with project team and authorities.
• General technical and project management of projects.
• Overseeing team output and productivity in accordance with targets set by the business.
• Optimising resource utilisation based on capacity and capabilities as part of a broader workload management framework.
• Proactively engage with peers on workload related matters within the established framework.
• Ensuring completion of team invoicing and revenue forecasting is completed in accordance with company requirements.
• Contract / risk management in accordance with business requirements.
• Through strong technical leadership and management of service delivery, develop and maintain strong relationships with our existing client base and achieve regular repeat business. 
• Provide training and support to technical resources in a day-to-day manner.
• Attending performance reviews, guiding career development processes, and the management of performance-related issues with support.
• Carry out all functions in accordance with the approved policy and procedures in the Quality system for compliance to ISO 9001 standards. 
• Actively support, encourage, and provide input to all quality and safety systems.
• Participate in business development activities with a focus on strong project delivery and developing client relationships that result in business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for new work, chase down those opportunities and convert into jobs. Develop good relationships with clients consistently.
• Sound financial understanding of Business Unit targets.
• Proactive involvement in managed Aged Receivables, achieving the Business Unit target of <60days average ageing period.

What’s needed?

Ideally you will have previous experience and the following skillsets:

• Successful completion of university degree or equivalent formal qualification completed from an internationally recognised organisation.
• Relevant accreditation within state regulatory requirements.
• Membership of relevant state and/or national bodies.
• Extensive work experience in service discipline locally, nationally, or internationally including management skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, colleagues, and management
• Attention to detail and the ability to execute, meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.

This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to gain industry experience and training to supplement your qualification which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

The benefits 

We offer a competitive salary, work/life balance and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Regular social committee events
• Exposure to major projects, developing your experience and diversity in the role
• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities; an annual review to plan your career development 
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Platform Benefits
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa

Salary package and company progression will be dependent on level of experience and ability.

Note that your confidentiality is guaranteed.

Apply now to join McKenzie Group - a Bureau Veritas Group and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and shape a modern society for us all.  

We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.