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Head of Building Control
Hybrid Working
Permanent
Salary Dependent on Experience + Benefits
The Client
Our client one of the leading Approved Inspectors offer building control service which are tailored to client requirements. Our client can provide solutions when you want them, where you want them, from design phase to completion. Building compliance, safety, training and education has been at the heart of what we do since we were founded in 2005
The Role
The role will be joining us at an amazing and exciting time of development and growth and will contribute significantly to the profitable long-term growth of the business and advocate the values / culture of the business.
The Head of Building Control will be responsible for the technical leadership and development of a team of Registered Building Inspectors (RBIs).
Accountable for the consistent application of operational standards, building control, professional guidance, codes of conduct and performance, to ensure the business satisfactorily performs its regulatory role as Registered Building Control Approver.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver the area targets set for your team and ensure targets are being meet by each RBI
Working with the operational team to plan surveyor workload understanding the necessary data in respect of: – volume, type, and complexity of projects.
Review and manage the statutory building control and operational processes, monitor performance (KPIs QA alerts) take necessary actions to ensure highest quality service delivery (on target), determine/maintain compliance and escalate non-conformance working with the Risk and Compliance Team.
Attend team meetings to discuss and provide solutions to operational changes and improvements.
To meet requirements of Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICof). support and maintain both self and team development of competence and experience through the training Academy.
Responsible for upholding the groups Quality Risk management and compliance polices within their office resource requirements, compliance with all regulatory requirements including working with key stakeholders
Ensure all procedures of regulatory and compliance are carried out consistently by your team and working with key stakeholders in relation to defective work on site.
Ensure awareness and uphold best practice in respect of all risk management initiatives and that all policies and procedures are adhered to with your remit to ensure rigor around PI/PL insurance and the regulatory body BSR.
An advocate for the business in a professional manner.
Professional technical leadership of a team of Registered Building Inspectors (mix of levels and competencies).
Ensure the team has the required capacity and competency to service an agreed portfolio of projects.
Performance manage the RBI’s within your area and ensure code of conduct standards are followed
Engagement in recruiting, supporting, training, mentoring, and developing the necessary resources.
Provide competent advice to network for all technical queries and escalate issues as required.
Project manage a maximum of 10 projects to enable RBI status is maintained.
Identify and report on conflicts of interest.
Engage in stakeholder communications.
Experience and Qualifications Required
Professional qualification/membership RICS & MCABE or equivalent.
Hold and maintain appropriate technical Class 2/3 Registered Building Inspector RBI status, + desirable to hold Class 4 Technical Manager registration status.
Conversant with relevant legislation and technical guidance.
Health and Safety
Policy and framework development.
Codes of conduct and performance standards.
Knowledge of customer care and the principles of equal opportunities in providing a Building Control function.
Assessing compliance against regulation & legislation.
Professional leadership
People management
Decision making
Problems solving
Record keeping
Analysis of information
Time Management
Change management
Communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Our client offers a range of benefits on top of the competitive salary they are offering for this position. These benefits include: Choice of company car or allowance, Contributory pension scheme, Private Healthcare scheme, Death in Service Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, Performance Related Bonus Scheme, Employee referral scheme and Hybrid working.
