Morse Building Consultancy (MBC) is seeking an experienced, trade-qualified and building-licensed Building Consultant to join our professional consultancy team on a contract basis.
MBC is a national independent building consultancy providing building inspections, causation assessments, scopes of work, construction defect assessments and technical reporting for insurers, loss adjusters and other industry clients across Australia.
Each member of our consultancy team is carefully selected based on their practical building knowledge, qualifications and extensive experience within the building and construction industry. We are looking for an experienced building professional who has a strong trade background, sound technical knowledge and the ability to apply their practical construction experience within a professional consultancy environment.
Applicants must:
Be trade qualified within the building and construction industry
Hold a current Builder Licence or other relevant building industry licence
Have a minimum of 10 years' post-trade experience within the building and construction industry
Hold a Diploma of Building and Construction or higher qualification
Have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Australian Standards
Be able to interpret and apply the NCC, Australian Standards and accepted building industry practices when undertaking inspections and assessing building defects and damage
Have strong practical knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction
Be experienced in identifying building defects, construction issues and appropriate rectification methods




Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Be capable of preparing clear, detailed and professional technical reports
Be able to work independently, manage inspections and meet required reporting timeframes
Hold a current Australian driver licence and have reliable transport
Building Consultant – Contract Position
The Role
Building and property inspections
Assessment of building damage and defects
Investigation of the cause and extent of damage
Assessment of construction methods and compliance issues
Application of relevant Australian Standards and NCC requirements
Preparation of detailed building consultancy reports
Preparation and review of scopes of work
Review of builders' reports, quotations and proposed repair methodologies
Liaison with insurers, loss adjusters, builders, engineers and other industry professionals
Photographic documentation and preparation of supporting technical evidence
Highly Regarded Experience
Insurance building consultancy
Insurance claims and damage assessment
Building defect investigations
Storm, hail, flood, water ingress or fire damage assessments
Construction compliance and interpretation of Australian Standards and the NCC
Scope of works preparation
Expert reporting or dispute-related building assessments
About You




This position is not an entry-level building consultancy role.
We are looking for someone who has spent significant time working within the building and construction industry and has developed a strong understanding of how buildings are constructed, how and why defects occur, and how building damage should be properly assessed and rectified.
You will have a sound understanding of the National Construction Code, relevant Australian Standards and accepted building practices and be confident applying this knowledge when undertaking inspections and preparing technical reports.
You will need to be professional, practical and confident working independently in the field while maintaining the technical and reporting standards expected by Morse Building Consultancy.
Contract Position
This is a contract-based position suited to an experienced, trade-qualified and building-licensed skilled who is looking to apply their extensive practical building and construction experience within the building consultancy and insurance sectors.
Applicants must have a strong working knowledge and understanding of the National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards and accepted building industry practices. The ability to interpret and apply these requirements when undertaking building inspections, assessing defects and determining appropriate rectification methods is essential.
The successful applicant must be capable of working independently, undertaking detailed site inspections and preparing clear, professional and technically supported building consultancy reports.
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📌 Building Consultants (South Grafton)
🏢 Morse Building Consultancy
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