Belmont Recruitment are seeking an experienced candidate for a Senior Building Control Surveyor to work with a Lancashire-based Local Authority on an interim assignment. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri). The majority of the role will involve mostly remote working, with some office and site attendance as required.
Main Duties:
* To manage and evaluate a caseload on a range of projects registered and approved with Building Safety Regulator, examining plans and carrying out site inspections, initiating and dealing with enforcement action
* To assess dangerous structures and implement immediate remedial works giving consideration to spending of public monies
* Where appropriate and within limits of competence, provide supervision and management of the work of others within the Building Control sections management framework. e.g. trainees, apprentices, assistants and surveyors
* Liaise and/or consult with external agencies including Fire Service, Police, stakeholders, statutory undertakers, contractors, professional persons, elected members and internal departments as necessary to ensure a seamless team approach to the provision of guidance, advice and service delivery
* Investigate matters, including complaints from elected members and the public, the control of demolition, dangerous structures, contraventions and unauthorised works and initiate and undertake enforcement action, as necessary, to ensure compliance with the appropriate legislation and the Council’s obligations to safeguard public health and safety
* To arrange for files of evidence to be deposited with the Council’s Legal Services and where necessary attend magistrates court as the council’s expert witness in associated enforcement cases. All actions, taken whilst compiling reports on continuing work and decisions taken for the health, safety and welfare of the wider community will be notified to the management team.
* Assessing dangerous structures and implementing immediate remedial works giving consideration to spending of public monies
Essential Criteria:
* Registered with Building Safety Regulator as minimum Class 2E (Assessment & Inspection)
* Full membership in CABE, RICS or MCIOB
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the building control sector
* Detailed knowledge of building construction and excellent knowledge of Building Regulations
* Full driving licence and access to a car
If your skills and experience match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV