Building Control Surveyor/Registered Building Control Inspector – Basildon Borough Council
Basildon Borough Council Permanent, Full Time
Overview
Building Control Surveyor/Registered Building Control Inspector - Basildon Borough Council. Location: Basildon. Salary: £44,804 to £48,955 pa (inclusive fringe) plus market supplement.
About The Role
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced Surveyor with a broad range of skills who can make an immediate impact. Utilising your solid foundation of Building Control experience, you will be part of a busy, collaborative team delivering a quality service. The primary role is to enforce Building Regulations. You will supervise buildings within and across the borough. Secondary roles will include contribution to all Service activities. The post holder must be flexible and adaptable to fast-changing service needs.
Duties
* Carry out building control duties within a prescribed geographical area.
* Negotiate and advise developers, applicants, and other interested parties.
* Keep up to date with changes in legislation.
* Carry out plan appraisals to ensure compliance with building regulations.
* Liaise with architects, agents, contractors, and builders as required.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience of conducting plans checks and onsite inspections; excellent communication, IT skills, attention to detail, and ability to organise and prioritise workloads.
* Knowledge of building regulations and allied legislation.
* Knowledge and experience of the Building Act 1984, associated Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
* Recognised qualification in the building control field and membership of a professional association or working towards full membership.
* Essential hold a minimum registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) of a 2A (Domestic) Registered Building Inspector, working towards 2 B and above.
* Extensive and demonstrable building control experience; able to work unsupervised in line with policies and procedures, with ability to seek expert help when needed.
* Experience working within the LABC QMS systems and the Operational Standard rules for Building Control.
Benefits
* 29 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, rising to 33 after 5 years’ service.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Local government pension scheme.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* BSR registrations paid for.
* One professional fee paid (e.g., RICS, CABE or CIOB).
* Free on-site parking.
* Hybrid working with a minimum of one day in the office.
* Essential car users allowance.
How to Apply
Please click on the job posting to apply. Please submit a CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Apply here.
Additional Information
Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation. The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process with Pre-employment Vetting procedures.
If you do not have a computer, you could visit the Job Centre, Library or our own Customer Service Centre to apply. Applicants with a hearing or speech impairment can contact us using the Text Relay Service. Dial 18001 followed by the full telephone number as above. Calls are charged at your telecommunications provider’s standard rate. For queries regarding this role, please contact Human Resources on 01268 208242 or human.resources@basildon.gov.uk.
Other
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industry: Government Administration
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