Building Inspectors - Commercial
Christchurch City Council
Central City, CO (In Person)
Full-Time
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Building Inspectors - Commercial E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi These opportunities come at an exciting time for our team as we grow our commercial inspection capability. You'll be joining a stable, experienced group where knowledge is shared, development is supported, and there's genuine room to build a long-term career in building control. Our Commercial Building Inspectors work across a wide mix of building projects. Whilst the role has a strong commercial focus, you'll also gain exposure to residential work, giving you variety and a broader technical base. Christchurch City Council has also been selected by MBIE as the preferred provider for the nationwide centralised consenting service for eligible grocery developments. This means our commercial team supports significant projects across New Zealand — not just Christchurch. About the role | Ko te mahi nei This is a role with real scope. You'll work on new and existing buildings, complex commercial alterations, public-facing developments, fire and accessibility considerations, structural interfaces, and residential work that matters to local communities. You'll also have access to our in-house Engineering Services Team, including fire, civil, structural, mechanical/HVAC, and geotechnical specialists. As a Commercial Building Inspector, you will: Conduct inspections to assess compliance with approved plans, the Building Code and relevant legislation. Work across a broad range of commercial and complex projects, with some residential work where needed. Support nationally significant grocery consenting work. Apply sound technical judgement to resolve compliance matters and support safe, practical outcomes. Work alongside in-house engineering specialists to test ideas and work through technical issues. Provide clear, professional advice to builders, designers, engineers, and other stakeholders. Prepare accurate inspection records and contribute to consistent, evidence-based decision-making.