Building Control Surveyor
Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5TQ
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 5+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 42.50 per hour
Job Ref: OR8551
Responsibilities
Deliver Building Control and Building Regulation duties, ensuring compliance through advice and enforcement at scheme appraisal and determination, as well as site inspection during the construction phase.
Oversee the Council's statutory and non-statutory functions as a Local Building Control Authority, including the creation of policies, guidance, and the processing and support of building regulation applications.
Manage Building Control projects from conception to completion, negotiating complex technical solutions.
Act as an expert witness for the Council in respect of enforcement of building regulations.
Commission the use of structural and fire safety specialists on complex projects.
Support less senior officers and administrators in their roles.
Person Specification
Must be a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders, including other Council services, residents, businesses, and government bodies.
Flexibility in work hours to meet business needs, with a standard work pattern from Monday to Friday.
Willingness to travel regularly as part of the role.
Prepared to handle the risk of verbal abuse and physical assault, with the ability to work alone effectively.
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