CADET Building Surveyor | QLD

8 hours ago

City of Brisbane, Australia AIBS Full time

CADET Building Surveyor | QLD

Philip Chun BC QLD Pty Ltd

Work Type: Full time

Closing Date: 21 November 2025

Website: https://philipchun.com/careers

Work Address:
Level 8
119 Charlotte Street
Brisbane, QLD 4000

Contact Information:
Emily Raper
emily.raper@philipchun.com
02 9412 2322

Job Description

Launch Your Career | Learn from Industry Leaders | Shape the Built Environment

About Philip Chun

Philip Chun is one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplinary building compliance consultancies (est. 1990), advising across building code, accessibility and essential safety. Our national team includes Accredited Building Surveyors/Certifiers, Access Consultants, Airport Building Controllers and ESM specialists, partnering on landmark projects across commercial, residential, health, education, industrial, government, retail, transport and public infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Cadet Building Surveyor to join our Brisbane office. This is a hands‑on role for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who wants to build a career in commercial building surveying and compliance across a wide range of Queensland projects in the private and public sectors.

You’ll be supported by experienced Building Surveyors and senior consultants, gaining exposure to assessments under the National Construction Code (NCC) and relevant Queensland legislation.

What you’ll do

- Assist with NCC/BCA assessments and technical reporting under the guidance of senior professionals.

- Support preparation and tracking of documentation for building approvals and certifications.

- Attend site inspections and contribute to inspection records and compliance reports.

- Maintain and organise project files, registers and compliance documentation.

- Provide administrative and coordination support (data entry, document formatting, correspondence).

- Gain exposure to client communication and project workflows across diverse sectors.

What you’ll bring

- Previous experience in building surveying or a related field is desirable.

- Enrolment in Building Surveying or Construction Management tertiary studies.

- Genuine interest in building compliance and construction legislation.

- Willingness to learn, take direction and work collaboratively.

- Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving.

- Strong organisation skills, with ability to manage time and meet project deadlines.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

- Must be an Australian Citizen (ability to achieve federal security clearance is essential for this role).

Why Philip Chun

- Structured learning and mentoring from industry leaders.

- Financial support for ongoing study plus paid study leave.

- A supportive, collaborative team culture in a growing Brisbane office with national project exposure.

- Experience on high‑profile, large‑scale developments.

- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

- Clear career pathways, including support toward Building Surveyor registration.

How to apply

Send a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a CV to emily.raper@philipchun.com.

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