Job Description

With over 35 years of industry experience, McKenzie Group Consulting is one of Australia's most trusted leaders in Building Surveying, Accessibility, and Compliance Management.

Founded in Melbourne, we've grown into a national consultancy with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Geelong, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

As part of the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification, we bring a proactive, full-circle approach to service delivery that supports some of Australia's most complex and high-profile construction projects. Our team of over 120 professionals works across a wide range of sectors, delivering trusted expertise and consistent outcomes nationwide.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join our Perth, WA team. In this senior‑level role, you will take ownership of complex projects across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Commercial, Infrastructure, and large‑scale developments, providing trusted technical leadership and ensuring compliance excellence.

You will work autonomously while also mentoring junior surveyors, supporting business unit leaders, and strengthening client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to further build your professional reputation in Western Australia while contributing to projects that have lasting community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assess and review complex project documentation to ensure compliance with the Building Act, Regulations, NCC/BCA, and relevant Australian Standards.
• Provide expert technical advice to clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders, including the development and assessment of performance solutions.
• Lead certification processes and deliver authoritative guidance on regulatory compliance matters.
• Prepare and sign off detailed technical reports, determinations, and compliance advice.
• Liaise proactively with local authorities, councils, and regulatory bodies, representing the business at a senior level.
• Mentor and support Building Surveyors and Graduates, contributing to team capability and knowledge sharing.
• Manage project delivery, resourcing priorities, and financial performance to meet invoicing and utilisation targets.
• Support Business Unit management with workflow planning, technical escalation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to QHSE management systems, including quality control, auditing, and safety leadership.

About You

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Building Surveyor in Western Australia.
• Extensive experience in building surveying and certification, including complex and large‑scale projects.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline (locally or internationally recognised).
• Strong working knowledge of WA legislation, NCC/BCA, and performance‑based assessment pathways.
• Exceptional client communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience mentoring and guiding junior staff.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities autonomously.
• Commitment to CPD requirements in line with state and national accreditation bodies.

How we care

We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to advance your career in a leading global organisation, as well as:

• Fantastic Training and Development opportunities
• Discounted Health & Wellbeing Platform
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program supported by Lifework’s
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Access to Cliqit, an employee retail discounts portal
• Superannuation Salary Sacrifice

A rewarding career

This role offers more than building a resume—it’s a chance to leave your mark. We offer you the opportunity to build your career and give you the recognition you deserve. Make an impact doing work you can be proud of at Bureau Veritas. Contribute to a global mission to enhance standards with integrity, and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all. The opportunity to work within a supportive close-knit team, learn new skills and gain training which could lead to the broader Bureau Veritas network for future career development.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.