Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Senior Building Surveyor will play a key role in ensuring that all building works within the borough comply with statutory requirements, including the Building Regulations and Building Act.
• The postholder will provide expert advice, carry out site inspections, and lead on enforcement, dangerous structures, and demolition matters.
• The role involves close liaison with internal teams and external stakeholders, contributing to service efficiency and maintaining high professional standards in a competitive Building Control environment.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Lead on the assessment and approval of Building Regulation applications and inspect works to ensure compliance.
• Make prompt and accurate decisions regarding dangerous structures, including out-of-hours callouts and emergency actions.
• Provide expert technical advice to applicants, agents, contractors, and members of the public on complex regulatory queries.
• Act as enforcement lead for unauthorised works, ensuring appropriate legal processes are followed.
• Supervise and mentor trainees or assistants and deputise for the Principal Building Surveyor as required.
• Undertake accessibility audits, advise on inclusive design, and ensure compliance with relevant parts of the Building Regulations (e.g. Parts A, B, E, L & M).
• Represent the service at pre-application meetings, professional forums, and partnership groups.
• Maintain accurate records, draft complex correspondence, and contribute to service reviews and improvements.
Skills/Experience:
• Substantial post-qualification experience in Building Control, including inspections, plan assessments, and enforcement.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Acts and associated legislation.
• Proven ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate requirements clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to prioritise and meet statutory deadlines.
• Confident decision-maker with a proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Strong written, verbal, and IT skills, including familiarity with case management systems.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience using IDOX software or similar digital Building Control systems.
• Awareness of or experience with quality assurance systems and audits.
Additional Information:
• The closing date: 30/06/2025 @12:00.
• Full UK driving license and have daily use of a motor vehicle to carry out site visits.
• Full corporate membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, ABE, CIOB).
Requirements
• Substantial post-qualification experience in Building Control, including inspections, plan assessments, and enforcement. • In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Acts and associated legislation. • Proven ability to interpret complex technical documents and communicate requirements clearly to diverse audiences. • Excellent organisational and time management skills; ability to prioritise and meet statutory deadlines. • Confident decision-maker with a proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving. • Strong written, verbal, and IT skills, including familiarity with case management systems. • Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. • Experience using IDOX software or similar digital Building Control systems. • Awareness of or experience with quality assurance systems and audits.