Building Surveyor

Become a Building Surveyor

Building Surveyors check that the places we live, work and play are safe and sound.

From home extensions to multistorey developments, Building Surveyors make sure all construction meets building, safety and environmental standards.

Main tasks

Make sure buildings meet building regulations, accessibility requirements, and health and safety standards
Consider how bushfire, flooding, energy efficiency, threatened species, soil quality, heritage and more might impact a construction project
Assess structural damage and recommend repairs
Understand codes and regulations, and explain them to others

Key skills

Thinking analytically
Paying attention to detail
Communicating clearly
Understanding and applying regulations, standards and legislation

Career development

You could progress from Cadet Building Surveyor to Building Surveyor, into higher roles such as Development Officer, Building Assessment Officer, and Team Leader Development Assessment.

Great for people who enjoy

Solving puzzles
Making and explaining decisions
Gathering information
Using maths in practical situations
Meeting deadlines
Communicating, negotiating and persuading
Reading manuals

Pathways to work

So, you know you want to be a Building Surveyor. How do you get started? And what’s next?

Qualifications and experience

Building Surveyors must have a tertiary degree.

Study options:

Bachelor of Construction Management with Honours (Building Surveying Specialisation)
Graduate Diploma in Building Surveying
Master of Building Surveying

Industry information

Learn more about accreditation of building surveyors in SA, career development and training through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).