About us
MJ Building Consultancy (MJBC) is a small, independent building consultancy practice based in Melbourne, providing technical advisory services to clients across the commercial real estate and construction sector. We are a RICS-regulated practice, with technical services led by a Chartered Building Consultant (Surveyor). Our primary service offerings include building pathology, technical due diligence reports, condition assessments, make good assessments, and schedules of condition.
What sets us apart is a personal, hands-on approach that never compromises on professional rigour.
We're proud to have recently been named RICS Australia's Building Consultancy Team of the Year. As our client base grows, we're expanding our team and looking for an experienced Building Consultant (Surveyor) to work closely with our directors and help maintain the high standard of professional service our clients expect.
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Building Consultant to carry out and assist with technical building inspections and prepare high-quality reports for clients, including:
- Condition assessments
- Technical Due Diligence (TDD)
- Make good reports
- Schedules of condition
- Building pathology - defect diagnosis
You'll be inspecting a variety of building stock across greater Melbourne, working directly with clients, property managers and other stakeholders, producing clear, evidence-based written reports that clients can rely on for decision-making. This role is currently remote, though you'll need to be Melbourne-based for site inspections and regular in-person meetings. The majority of our work is based in Victoria, with occasional interstate travel for projects outside the state.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 5 years' post-graduate experience in building consultancy (known as building surveying in the UK - this is not to be confused with building surveying/certification as it is known in Australia), construction project management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience carrying out technical building inspections and compiling condition assessments, TDDs, make good reports and schedules of condition.
- Working knowledge of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and the APC (Assessment of Professional Competence) structured training framework - whether you're already progressing towards MRICS or bring a solid understanding of the pathway.
- A relevant tertiary qualification (building surveying, construction management, architecture or similar).
- Strong written report-writing skills in plain English, with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
- A current driver's licence, for travel to sites across Melbourne and Victoria.
- Based in Melbourne - mix of remote WFH and onsite inspections.
- Willingness and ability to travel interstate from time to time (with expenses paid), for the smaller share of our work based outside Victoria.
- Must have either a valid Working With Children Check or be willing to undergo this process.
What's on offer
- Competitive salary package, negotiable depending on relevant experience and what you can bring to the business.
- A close, collaborative working environment, with direct exposure to and mentorship from our directors.
- Exposure to MJBC’s client-base, with many opportunities for networking and building on your experience.
- Variety across a wide range of building consultancy disciplines and engaging projects, rather than a single narrow specialism
- Versatile working from home arrangement with regular in-person catch-ups and site meetings.
- Paid travel expenses for work to and from sites.
- Professional CPD support from an in-house APC Assessor.
How to apply
- Please send your CV and a short cover letter to
[email protected] outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the eligibility criteria.
📌 Building Consultant (Melbourne)
🏢 MJ Building Consultancy
📍 Melbourne