Building Code | Accessibility | Regulatory Compliance

LCI Artelia is seeking a motivated and experienced Consultant Building Surveyor to join our Building Code, Accessibility and Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Compliance team in Melbourne.

With more than 300 professionals across six offices throughout Australia, LCI Artelia has built a reputation for technical excellence, collaboration and innovation. We are proud of the talented people who make up our team and foster a culture built on trust, flexibility and professional growth. This is an prospect to work on a diverse range of building surveying consultancy projects, providing independent technical advice and practical solutions to complex building compliance and regulatory matters across Victoria and other Australian jurisdictions.

In March 2025, LCI proudly became part of the global, employee-owned Artelia Group, extending our presence worldwide Internationally, the Group carries out projects in more than 100 countries and has offices in 40 countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and the Americas.

The role involves assessing proposed and existing buildings, reviewing technical documentation, undertaking inspections, preparing professional reports and advising clients on building legislation, regulatory compliance and alternative compliance solutions. You may also contribute to building disputes, tribunal proceedings and expert witness matters.

Occasional statutory building surveying functions may be undertaken where the appropriate registration, appointment or authorisation is held.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Interpret and apply relevant building legislation, the Building Code of Australia (BCA), Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.




- Review building plans, specifications, building permit documentation and technical reports to identify compliance issues and risks.
- Undertake building inspections, technical investigations and compliance assessments of proposed and existing buildings.
- Provide practical advice on building compliance, fire safety, accessibility, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), building safety and amenity.
- Assess Performance Solutions and alternative compliance approaches, including supporting technical evidence.
- Prepare clear, accurate and defensible technical reports, compliance assessments, professional opinions and recommendations.
- Advise clients on building notices, building orders, regulatory obligations, remedial measures and appropriate compliance pathways.
- Liaise with clients, property owners, architects, engineers, building practitioners, legal representatives, regulators and other stakeholders.
- Assist with building disputes, tribunal proceedings, court matters and expert evidence, where required.
- Manage consultancy assignments, competing priorities, project deliverables and deadlines while maintaining accurate records and quality standards.
- Maintain current knowledge of building legislation, technical standards and regulatory developments across relevant Australian jurisdictions.




- Undertake occasional statutory building surveying functions where appropriately registered, appointed or authorised.

ABOUT YOU

You are a technically capable building surveying professional with sound knowledge of building legislation and a practical, evidence-based approach to resolving complex compliance issues. You can interpret technical requirements, exercise independent professional judgement and communicate your findings clearly to clients and other stakeholders.

You will ideally have:

- A relevant degree or Advanced Diploma in Building Surveying, or an equivalent qualification.
- Relevant building surveying registration, or eligibility to obtain the registration required for the work undertaken.
- Demonstrated experience in building surveying consultancy, regulatory compliance and technical assessments.
- Strong knowledge of the BCA, building legislation, Australian Standards and relevant regulatory processes.
- Excellent report-writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within agreed timeframes.
- A commitment to professional integrity, impartiality and continuing professional development.
- Experience in accessibility and DDA compliance, Performance Solutions, building disputes work would be advantageous.

OUR COLLEAGUES ENJOY

- Opportunity for further education through the LCI Artelia Learning & Growth Program.
- One LCI Benefits Program which is a program which covers hundreds of retailers including food, fashion, travel, entertainment, insurance and much, much more. It provides our colleagues and their immediate

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