Area Building Control Surveyor

Overview

We are seeking a Area Building Control Surveyor to provide technical expertise and control in the administration and enforcement of the Building Act, Building Regulations, London Building Acts and allied legislation to ensure an adequate standard of construction, with regard to public health and safety, in respect of the built environment within the geographical area of the Borough.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the full scope of developments within a geographical area, including plan checking, site inspections and the enforcement of the Building Regulations.
• Responsibility to deal with dangerous structures and demolitions and instigating emergency action as appropriate to secure the safety of the public
• Work closely with other services to achieve the Divisions aims and targets.
• Consult with the Fire Authority under the Fire Precautions Act in respect of designated buildings and other Sections and Divisions where appropriate.
• Keep accurate and up to date records of site inspections.
• To carry out investigations into breaches of building control legislation, identify and make recommendations of appropriate course of action
• Provide to customers/clients the specified standard and level of service that is expected, noting and passing on any shortfalls or potential improvements
• To supervise staff temporarily allocated to the service area and to assist in the training of other staff
• In particular, undertake training and development to gain competence in dealing with more complex building work

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• Full Corporate Membership of RICS, CABE or CIOB
• Achieve by assessment LABC Level 6 Competency
• Authoritative knowledge of relevant systems, regulations, legislation, best practice, policies and procedures
• Appreciation and understanding of new methods of construction and less traditional construction techniques
• Competent in the assessment of building failure
• Have worked effectively in highly pressurised work situation
• Good ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems such as viewing technical drawing
• Ability to interpret detailed architectural drawings, structural design and specifications
• Good planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise and co-ordinate workloads, monitor and evaluate work, to ensure standards, outcomes and deadlines are achieved

Pay Rates

PAYEE - £280:00

Umbrella - £354.06

Location - Civic Centre, Bromley, BR1 3UH