Construction in Australia is one of the most consistently stable industries and, in early 2018, it looks as though this trend will continue long into the future. Apart from having stable job security when you join the industry you are also provided with a wide variety of options that suit the strengths of different personalities. That means that almost everyone has an area of construction that they would excel at and it is just about finding the right fit. Here are some reasons why you should consider becoming a building surveyor.

Importance Of Role

The building surveyor is one of the most important people of the whole construction process as they have total control over whether the project can move forward. A building surveyor has to have intimate knowledge of the building codes in Australia as well as applicable knowledge for each state or territories individual laws and regulations. With this knowledge the surveyor will make constant decisions about whether a building meets safety regulations and if it can proceed with construction. At every point of construction the building surveyor can shut down the worksite if he feels safety regulations are not being met. 

Play A Role In Design

Unlike architects or individual contractors who generally concentrate on a few jobs a year building surveyors can often work on far more projects in a year. This means that you can have a hand in the construction of a vast amount of buildings in your career, more than most other jobs in the industry. In addition to that you are also tasked with ensuring the building is as efficient as possible with regards to energy usage, fire safety and the overall accessibility of the building. 

Develop Your Communication Skills

Communication skills are vital in the role of a building surveyor. You need to be able to effectively convey complex instructions to multiple different contractors who will all have their own vision for the project. This role is best suited to people who enjoy interacting with large amounts of workers on a daily basis and a lot of your job requirement will hinge on your people management skills. 

Get Rewarded

The average weekly wage for a building surveyor in Australia is $1,532 with an average workload of just over 40 hours a week which is well in line with some of the top industries. You can also earn much more than this as your reputation grows and you build business relationships. In addition to this you have the personal satisfaction of knowing your work has been responsible for keeping thousands or people safe on a daily basis.