If you're an experienced Building Consultant, Builder, Building Surveyor, Building Estimator or Building Supervisor with strong technical expertise and a passion for mentoring others, then we'd love to hear from you.
What's In It For You?
Competitive remuneration package plus performance-based bonus structure
Opportunity to step into a technical leadership role while maintaining an active consulting portfolio
Company-paid professional memberships
Flexible hybrid working environment
Tools of the trade including company vehicle/car allowance, laptop and mobile phone
Join a nationally recognised consultancy during an exciting growth phase
Collaborative national team culture with opportunities to work on complex matters across Australia
Varied and interesting workload across residential, commercial and industrial property claims
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
About the Opportunity
Due to continued growth, Crawford's CRD division is seeking an experienced Senior Building Consultant to join our Melbourne team.
CRD provides specialist Building Consultancy, Quantity Surveying and Engineering services to the insurance industry. Our consultants are trusted experts who investigate building failures, assess complex property damage, determine causation, and provide practical remediation solutions to insurers, legal professionals, builders and property owners.
This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on technical consulting with leadership responsibilities. You will manage your own portfolio of matters while providing technical guidance, mentoring junior consultants, conducting peer reviews and supporting quality outcomes across the team.
Working across residential, commercial and industrial properties, you will undertake forensic investigations, analyse building failures, prepare detailed reports, develop scopes of works and cost estimates,



and manage projects through to completion.
About You
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Extensive experience within building consultancy, construction, insurance, building surveying or related disciplines
Strong knowledge of the National Construction Code (NCC), Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
Proven experience investigating complex building failures and property damage
Strong technical report writing and analytical skills
Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
High attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes
Previous experience mentoring, coaching or supporting junior team members
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented team environment
Key Requirements
Diploma, Degree or tertiary qualification in Building, Construction or related discipline
Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar building consultancy, construction or insurance-related role
Strong understanding of building systems, construction methods and repair methodologies
Experience with:
Complex causation investigations
Large loss and litigated claims
Scope development and cost estimating
Project management
Advanced report writing and documentation skills
Ability to review and validate technical findings and conclusions
Current Australian Driver's Licence
Key Responsibilities




Conduct investigations across residential, commercial and industrial properties
Determine the cause, origin and extent of:
Structural failures
Water intrusion
Construction defects
Building system failures
Analyse building failures and apply relevant codes, standards and industry best practice
Prepare clear, evidence-based technical reports and recommendations
Develop scopes of works, repair methodologies and cost estimates
Review contractor tenders and quotations
Manage projects through to completion
Act as a technical escalation point for consultants, adjusters and clients
Conduct peer reviews of technical reports and complex matters
Mentor and support the development of junior consultants
Contribute to technical standards, consistency and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide expert technical advice to insurers, legal professionals and other stakeholders
Why Crawford?
At Crawford, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and perspective. We foster an environment where people feel respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.
As part of our CRD division, you'll join a team of highly respected technical professionals working on some of the industry's most challenging and interesting matters, with genuine opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Crawford welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
As part of our recruitment process, successful applicants will be required to complete a National Police Check. Applicants must hold Australian or Recent Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
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📌 Senior Building Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 Crawford
📍 Melbourne