About the Role Join an established building surveying consultancy in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, supporting residential building permit applications from lodgement through to approval. This position suits an Assistant Building Surveyor with at least two years of experience assessing residential approvals who is ready to take greater ownership of projects.

Benefits
Work from home two days per week
Supportive and approachable residential team
Exposure to varied residential projects and explicit career progression

Duties
Assess residential building permit applications and supporting documentation
Review plans against the NCC, Building Act and Victorian Building Regulations
Identify outstanding information and prepare requests for further information
Liaise with builders, architects, designers, owners and other consultants
Prepare permit documentation and assist with issuing approvals
Coordinate amendments, mandatory inspections and final documentation
Maintain accurate records and keep applications progressing efficiently




Provide practical and solution-focused compliance advice

About You
Minimum two years of experience in residential building approvals
Building surveying qualification completed or currently underway
Strong understanding of Class 1 and 10 buildings
Knowledge of the NCC and Victorian building legislation
Experience reviewing architectural, structural and supporting documentation
Confident communicating with builders, designers and property owners
Organised, accurate and capable of managing multiple applications
Australian working rights

Company and Culture This established building surveying consultancy supports builders, homeowners and property professionals across Melbourne. The team is known for practical advice, responsive service, transparent communication and effective permit turnaround times. You will join a friendly environment where your development will be supported while you build broader technical and project-management experience.

📌 Assistant Building Surveyor Residential Coolaroo
🏢 Haste Recruitment
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