Job Description
Opus People Solutions are hiring for a Senior Building Control Surveyor within a Local Authority client based in Cambridgeshire.
The role is 37 hours per week, offering hybrid working (3 days on-site per week), and £629.96 Umbrella per day, with a contract length of 6 months+. Please see a high-level overview of what the position involves below:
* Securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with building
* 2Deliver and promote the health safety and welfare of people in and around buildings, in line with relevant legislation and regulations
* Effectively engage with site management, builders, external partners and applicants and Council staff at all stages of the building control process, to offer advice and ensure that all decisions and actions comply with the Council's policies, the requirements of the Building Regulations and/or associated legislation and regulations
* Provide guidance and advice on the roles and responsibilities to other Council departments, councillors, customers, agents, and members of the public
* Provide support and guidance to the Growth and Regeneration directorate on delivering there priorities/vison all in line with appropriate legislation and regulation
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
* Current relevant building regulations and legislation, health and safety and licensing regulations and legislations
* Process plans and inspect all types of building development in line with current legislation
* Effective negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
* Class 2 Validation registered with the Building Safety Regulator
* Monitoring and management of caseloads relating to enforcement, contravention, demolition, and dangerous structures
* Effective and accurate report writing and inspection record keeping
* Ability to provide training and support to junior members of the team (shadowing and mentoring)
* Previous experience within Local Government
If this role is of interest to you, please submit a copy of your CV and a mobile number.