Building Control Surveyor

Building Control Surveyor
Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, CH412YA
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 45.00 Per Hour
Job Ref: OR18882                      
 
Job Responsibilities

• Help provide a customer-focused Building Control Service to ensure safety and welfare in the built environment.

• Take necessary actions to protect the public from dangerous structures and unauthorized works.

• Participate in an emergency call-out rota to respond to dangerous structure incidents.

• Check applications for compliance with Building Regulations efficiently and professionally.

• Conduct site inspections and liaise with builders to ensure compliance with legislation.

• Initiate enforcement procedures when necessary and prepare reports for legal actions.

• Analyze structural calculations and details submitted with applications.

• Consult with relevant bodies and communicate findings to applicants.

• Support marketing and promotion of services and explore new business opportunities.

• Maintain accurate records according to Quality Management Systems.

• Deliver high-quality service, meeting targets and improvement goals.

• Comply with the Council's personnel policies, including health and safety standards.

• Provide professional advice on building regulations to various stakeholders.

• Work as a flexible team member, assisting during high workloads.

• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on complex issues.

• Make professional judgments on compliance with regulations.

Person Specifications
Must Have

• Competent IT user, especially in Microsoft Office.

• Understanding of Building Control functions and regulations.

• Awareness of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

• Mobility to undertake site inspections and work at heights.

Nice to Have

• Experience in enforcement work and court proceedings.

• Knowledge of best practices and industry innovations.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Clear and precise communication skills.

 
 
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