Building Code Consultant - Sydney, Australia - Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Company Overview
Since 1997, BCA logic has been a leading team of building regulation, access, energy, and fire safety engineering consultants. We provide regulatory advice, design consultancy, fire engineering and sustainable design services to all sectors of the building industry.

Our reputation has been built on a respected track record, customer focus and achieved through a comprehensive understanding of our customer needs and being at the forefront in developing specialised services.

Recently, BCA Logic joined the Jensen Hughes group, a global leading fire and safety engineering firm with over 1400 employees operating in over 90 countries.

We understand the value of our people and the work they produce. We strive to create an inclusive and team-focused culture which encompasses motivation, development, and recognition.

Key responsibilities include:

Advice and interpretation of the provisions of the Building Code of Australia and Access provisions of the Building Regulations and other associated documents including Disability (Access to Premises
Building) Standards 2010.
Participation in negotiations with Building Regulatory Authorities.
Appraisal and assessment of Development Approval conditions
Appraisals and certification of "Essential Fire Safety Measures".
Assistance in the selection of materials and construction methods to achieve compliance with the Building Regulations and providing design options to satisfy the relevant Building Regulations.
Identify where Fire Safety Engineering is required for new and existing buildings.
Preparation of "Performance Solution" Design verification reports for nonfire performance solutions.
Preparation of certification of building design and certification of completion/occupation compliance certificates within time and cost constraints and fulfilling quality requirements.
Accessibility audits and appraisal of existing and new buildings.
Determine where variations to the scope of works are necessary under the BCA guidelines and discuss with your Manager.
Assess or critique Fire Engineering Reports.
Provide assessment documentation within the timeframes given.
Undertake site inspections of progressing and completed works
This will include representing BCA Logic at site visits and client meetings.

Our assessment criteria for this position will include:

At least 3 years industry experience covering the technical skills identified as required for the role.
Familiarity with the construction industry
Be capable of being accredited as a Grade 2 or 3 (as a minimum) Building Surveyor under the provisions of the NSW Department of Fair-Trading Registered Certifiers Accreditation Scheme, or capacity to attain this level of accreditation in the near future under the provisions of the NSW BPB accreditation scheme.
Have a reasonable knowledge of the performance requirements of the BCA.
Have a reasonable knowledge of the BCA and related Australian Standards under the supervision of Directors and Managers.
Have a reasonable knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Regulations, Home Building Act and Regulations and the Disability Discrimination Act and Regulations

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We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access.

Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data.

Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA.

Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.