Senior Access Consultant - Major Building Projects

Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering - a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields - from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.

Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Why you should grow your career at Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading clients and have the backing of a leading international firm.
• You'll have support from the leadership team and given flexibility to work where and when you want.
• Flexible working arrangements and Casual Friday.
• Regular monthly social activities and other celebratory occasions.
• Five weeks annual leave and Company paid parental leave.
• Career development and ongoing internal and external learning opportunities.
• Perks, benefits and reward platform - Perkbox.
• Great company culture and benefits.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Access Consultant to join our growing team across Australia and New Zealand. We are looking for someone who believes that access is for everyone and sees the opportunities to 'future proof' our environment, addressing our access needs as we age; whilst also providing accessibility advice which enables access for people with disability now.

Our projects are varied, are located across the country and include to support a variety of different projects across the country including large commercial buildings, airports, schools, transport infrastructure projects to name just a few. In this role you will have an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team which includes professionally skilled individuals; individuals who've taught others in nationally recognised qualifications; people with lived experience of disability, who walk the walk and talk the talk. We strive to do the right thing for our people, clients, and the communities we live and work in.

You can expect in this role, to undertake a variety of tasks, including:

• Design and assessment of documentation/architectural drawings to areas of the projects to provide the best solutions for Access strategies.
• Liaise with clients and prepare written reports outlining recommendations for action, based on the principles of universal design, the objects of the DDA and the minimum compliance requirements of the National Construction Code/Building Code of Australia, according to our scope of engagement and compliance reports.
• Collaborate with clients to help their understanding of accessibility and the difference between 'compliance' and function, and upgrade their Access safety measures.
• Enjoy site visits to view progression and completion of the large projects.
• Collaborate with all our different service line teams to collaborate across a wide range of projects.
• Work along side Senior Mangers on larger complex projects

Requirements And Qualifications

• Must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident.
• Experience with Access Consulting and Universal Design.
• Tertiary qualification in in a relevant field such as Architecture, Design, Human Movement/Health Science, Engineering, or Building Surveying training along with Certificate IV, Diploma in Access Consulting or equivalent demonstrated experience along with a design background and familiarity with the construction industry.
• Love to collaborate with clients and other teams within the projects.
• Familiar with the construction industry.
• Be familiar with the Work Health and Safety requirements for the office and onsite.
• Personal drive, results-orientated with a friendly, can-do attitude and a high level of honesty, integrity, commitment and responsibility.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.

#LI-JS111