Building inspector
Building inspector
Also known as
Building surveyor, building control officer, plumbing and drainage inspector, scaffolding inspector
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- Usually work in offices and on construction sites and may travel locally and nationally
- May work in hazardous, dusty or dirty conditions and at heights
- Need to be methodical, accurate and responsible
Typical tasks
- Monitor construction operations
- Authorise construction activities
- Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations
- Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards
- Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
- Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements
- Record operational or environmental data
- Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation
- Verify alignment of structures or equipment
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $60K | $78K-$121K | $148K |