Building Control Surveyor

To be an expert practitioner with extensive experience in Building Control services activity. Provide learning opportunities for more junior surveyors including assistance with judgement on points of dispute that could have long term consequences. Where appropriate, suggest changes in technical policy to the Head of Building Control on issues that can have a profound effect on applicants.

Check plans and carry out inspections on site on all types of applications, including complex ones. Appropriate supervision will be provided where projects fall outside scope of your competence level.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations for a range of varying types of building work, and for keeping up with and abreast of trends, new legislation and professional and/or technical developments across the range of all building types and techniques, including more complex structures.

Works with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement

Supports operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact

Effectively plan, manage and deliver individual workload requirements in line with service performance standards

Assist with the development of market share as well as providing solutions to increase and generate additional income.

Take emergency action in connection with dangerous structures reported to the Council under the provisions of the London Building Acts (Amendment Act) 1939, including appointment of external contractors which can be outside normal hours. Where there is a requirement by the SSA to fulfil statutory obligations, there will be a requirement to work outside "normal working hours".

The person Qualifications Working towards, or educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.

Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement. Demonstrate competence gained in plan examination and site inspections and be working at a minimum Level 4A of the LABC Detailed Competency Matrix.

Dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022. Knowledge Demonstrate good knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and materials.

A good working knowledge of legislation, regulations and professional codes of practice relevant to the service area, including associated Building Control functions offered by a Local Authority. Demonstrate an understanding of local government services and procedures.

Have a good understanding of professional boundaries and how they impact on service delivery within the setting of local government. Have an understanding of financial constraints and how they impact service delivery.

Experience Experience in Building Control and possessing the ability to effectively manage a range of projects from domestic and dwelling houses up to 5 storeys through to low rise residential projects and low risk commercial schemes (under supervision), examining plans and carrying out site inspections, initiating and dealing with enforcement action.

Experience of providing high standards of customer service across a range of diverse activities The post holder must be able to demonstrate, using the competency framework, the ability to carry out the duties and tasks commensurate with competency Level 4A or above.