Head of Building Control

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

Our client has seen huge success and growth in recent years, and we are looking for a Head of Building Control to oversee the building control aspect of their business.

The Head of Building Control 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.

You will act as primary point of contact for across the division in respect of all technical building regulatory issues including technical input on complex projects.

We strive every day to create an inclusive workplace where every individual feels celebrated, can be themselves and can contribute meaningfully to the success.

 Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for providing the necessary technical input/advice, using your in-depth knowledge and experience of building regulations, in terms of all aspects of managing a project from inception to completion, including advising on best performance standards for initial notices, site inspections and final certification.

Ensure consistent application of technical policies and processes. Identify non-compliance and technical risk and work with the QA Risk and compliance team to mitigate these to achieve an acceptable outcome.Coach and Mentor less experienced Building Control Surveyors.

Work closely with the Commercial Team to assist with tendering/quoting for complex projects,

Provide technical advice in respect of peer reviews and escalated complaints.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team on projects including the implementation of new services.

Liaise with QA regarding non-conformances and other issues.

Support the Academy, our Apprenticeship recruitment and CPD training needs across the business.

Support the interpretation and communication of regulatory updates.

Ensuring the highest quality (ISO 9001) and service standards are met.

Upholding building regulations, regulatory codes of conduct and performance standards.

Provide day-to-day technical support to the Surveying teams.

Liaise with the Operations team, ensuring the appropriate resources are in place within their office through recruitment of employed, retention and develop of talent.

Ensure awareness and uphold best practice in respect of all risk management processes. Ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to within the regional division to ensure rigor around PI/PL insurance, Building Safety Regulator (BSR

Support (Performance Development Review) process, main areas are:-

• Maintain a  strong Client relationships, have regular contacts with Agents, Architects, Site Supervisors senior and technical staff.
• Compliance with building regulations and associated standards of construction projects and/or conversion projects.
• Mentoring less experienced technical staff to ensure a standardised offering of excellent service levels in all aspects of approved inspector and all related activities, identifying and managing risk including, but not limited to training and development.
• Advocate and demonstrate the Assent core values and behaviours.
• Support the delivery of planned outcomes for the Group.
• Attend and lead meetings (RBI team and Regional Hub Meetings) training sessions and seminars.
• Support client negotiations on all technical matters.
• Develop strong internal and external working relationships across the business.
• Undertaking other duties commensurate with the position as and when required.

 Experience and Qualifications Required

• A comprehensive knowledge of building control through a wide range of industry experience is required including complex high-rise buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, and care homes as well as large industrial buildings.
• Corporate membership of an appropriate recognised professional body (CABE/RICS) and minimum of Level 4 Class Registration.
•  Previous experience as a RBI and a proven track record of ensuring compliance and enforcement of the Building Regulations.
•  Conversant with legislation and the Building Safety Regulatory requirements including fire and health & safety.
•  Able to work with the minimum supervision in line with established policies & procedures and be able to make pragmatic and value driven decisions on behalf of the company.
•  Excellent communicator and people management skills at all levels.
• Strong commercial awareness.
•  Able to build, develop and maintain relationships (both client & internal) across a mix of different personalities within a wide ranging business in multiple locations.

Benefits Our client offers a range of benefits on top of the competitive salary they are offering for this position. These benefits include: Contributory pension scheme, Private Healthcare scheme, Car Allowance, Death in Service Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, Performance Related Bonus Scheme, Employee referral scheme and Hybrid working.