Building Inspector

Flexible, long-term inspection work with an established Newcastle business

Pink Slip Building Reports is seeking an experienced building professional to join our team as a subcontract building inspector.

This opportunity would suit someone with extensive building and construction experience who is looking for flexible, interesting and consistent work.

The successful applicant will initially undertake approximately two inspections per week, with the potential for additional work depending on their availability and business demand. We are looking for someone interested in developing a reliable, long-term working relationship with our business.

Inspection work is primarily located throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, with occasional opportunities on the Central Coast and in Sydney.

About the role

You will undertake a varied range of residential, commercial, industrial and strata inspections, which may include:

• Residential and commercial defect inspections
• Practical completion and pre-handover inspections
• Construction progress inspections
• Strata and common property inspections
• Commercial and industrial entry and exit condition reports
• Dilapidation inspections
• Re-inspections
• Other special-purpose building inspections

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting thorough and impartial visual building inspections
• Identifying, photographing and clearly documenting defects, incomplete work and areas of concern
• Completing detailed inspection records with clear written observations and properly organised photographs
• Preparing or contributing to formal reports in accordance with Pink Slip Building Reports’ systems
• Explaining findings clearly without making unsupported conclusions
• Communicating professionally with homeowners, builders, tenants, strata representatives and other clients
• Following agreed inspection scopes, procedures and reporting standards
• Remaining within the limits of your qualifications, expertise and the agreed inspection scope
• Using Microsoft suite, digital inspection forms, photographs and reporting systems

About you

We are looking for someone who is highly experienced, reliable, personable and genuinely good at what they do.

You will ideally have:

• Extensive practical experience in residential building and construction

• Demonstrated experience identifying and documenting building defects

• Previous experience undertaking building, defect or property inspections

• A relevant trade, building, construction or professional qualification

• A current or previous NSW contractor licence in a relevant building category, or another directly relevant qualification

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, the National Construction Code, relevant Australian Standards and common building defects

• Familiarity with the AS 4349 series

• Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail

• The ability to produce thorough, accurate and defensible inspection findings

• A professional, calm and impartial approach

• A strong record of reliability, punctuality and clear communication

• The ability to work independently and manage inspection appointments

• A respectful and personable manner when working in occupied homes and businesses

• The physical capability to safely undertake building inspections, including using ladders and accessing roof spaces, subfloors and external areas where safe and within scope

• A current driver licence and reliable vehicle

• An ABN and appropriate insurances, or the ability to obtain them

Experience with commercial, strata, dilapidation or construction progress inspections will be highly regarded.

What we offer

• Flexible subcontract work, initially averaging approximately two inspections per week
• The ability to nominate your availability
• Varied and interesting residential, commercial and strata projects
• Long-term work with an established and growing inspection business
• Clear inspection scopes, established templates and administrative support
• Work provided through the Pink Slip Building Reports network, without the need to source your own clients
• The opportunity to work alongside and exchange knowledge with highly experienced building inspectors
• Support and collaboration when complex building matters arise
• Remuneration negotiated according to experience

Inspections are generally completed independently, but our inspectors can collaborate on complex matters and draw upon the collective experience of the wider Pink Slip team.

About Pink Slip Building Reports

Established in Newcastle more than 30 years ago, Pink Slip Building Reports has built a strong reputation for providing thorough, practical and independent building inspections across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter and Central Coast.

We are a growing, family-operated business that combines decades of building knowledge with modern inspection and reporting systems. We value sound professional judgment, practical experience, reliability and honest, independent reporting.

How to apply

Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter outlining:

• Your relevant qualifications and licence history
• Your building, construction and inspection experience
• Your usual weekly availability
• The areas you are willing to travel to
• Why this type of flexible subcontract role interests you

If available, we would also welcome a de-identified example of a previous inspection report or written building assessment.

All applications will be treated confidentially.