Building Control Surveyor

V85102728

£60 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Somerset, Somerset

Public Sector And Council

Posted 29 days ago

Expires In 2 Hours

Job Description

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation meets its statutory duty of enforcing the Building Regulations. This could be applicable to all types of construction projects, as well as taking appropriate action of dangerous structures and proposed demolition works.
The role must be undertaken by Registered Building Inspectors (licensed profession), and contributes to the organisation goals of ensuring a safe and thriving built environment.

Responsibilities

Registered Building Inspectors (licenced profession) must carry out the required functions principally those of plans examination; inspection of works in progress and control of demolitions and dangerous structures; all in accordance with the proper discharge of the Council’s duties and powers under The Building Act 1984 and other allied legislation.
Working at a mostly independent operating level, with the autonomy to undertake complex assessment using professional judgement. Being aware of consequences for professional error to ensure safety of occupants.
This role will require key life safety decision making skills and technical expertise to ensure buildings are safe and compliant for occupants.
Work on all project types within the Class 2 (minimum) limitations outlined in the requirements of the Building Safety Act
They must represent the authority to ensure that new building developments and alterations to existing buildings, including residential, industrial, retail, schools, hospitals, theatres and sports establishments meet the requirements of Building Regulations and provide a fire safe, healthy and safe environment for persons in and about those buildings.
Provide supervision and support junior members of staff with technical expertise to ensure compliance is achieved and the service is meeting its statutory obligation.
In the case of potentially dangerous structures, attend emergency callouts 24/7/365 for immediate response to requests from Emergency Services, determine the scale and nature of emergency measures to make them and the public safe including issuing Statutory and demolition notices.
Responsible for ensuring high level technical operational matters for the service
Expected to be responsible for their own workload and work independently under their function as a Registered Building Inspector.
Ensuring they fulfil their role effectively to meet the standards and KPI’s set by the organisation and Building Safety Regulator.
Contribute to the service and be responsible to ensure your allocated area achieves a competitive market share, allowing the service to meet it’s financial requirements.

Skills and Knowledge

The ability to exercise judgement, make balanced assessments using standard technical guidance along with specialist knowledge to put forward rational, evidence-based recommendations.
They must have the technical and communicative skillset to effectively manage conflict, ensure compliance on all applicable projects, leading as a Building Control technical professional/expert for the geographical area, and for defined specialisms, especially fire safety and other key life safety matters.
Understand the strategic needs of the service, and have the ability to apply a robust knowledge of the Building Regulations (and associated legislation) to ensure the service meets its statutory duties and the Operational Standards Rules set by the Building Safety Regulator.
The ability to support the management team where they represent the service in legal proceedings and lead on taking effective enforcement where required.

Qualifications and Experience

Degree, HNC or degree equivalent in a construction related discipline.
Membership of a professional body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB
Achieved or working towards a minimum of Class 2 registration
5 years Building Control experience, either with a local authority or a private organisation.

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