Full time
Salary
£46,402 - £52,892 per year.

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About

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A+) to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of key responsibilities, including carrying out detailed plan checks and site inspections to ensure developments meet Building Regulations, Building Safety Regulator requirements, and all relevant legislation.

You will play a vital part in safeguarding standards and compliance, while also bringing your expertise to investigate unauthorised works and assess dangerous structures. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on building safety and quality within our community.

Responsibilities

In accordance with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) competency assessment and registration at minimum Class 2A for Registered Building Inspectors;

  • to validate, examine and determine applications submitted under building regulations and associated legislation in line with BSR requirements
  • to carry out site inspections to audit compliance with building regulations and other relevant legislation in line with BSR requirements
  • to record detailed and accurate records within the services’ computerised systems
  • to provide professional and proportionate advice to applicants, agents, members and all stakeholders on all matters related to building control in line with BSR requirements
  • to instigate enforcement procedures, preparing reports and statements to the council’s solicitor and appearing in court as a prosecution witness as required
  • to carry out inspections of dangerous structures, taking appropriate action
  • to promote and encourage use of the Local Authority Building Control Service, including associated products and business partners
  • to exercise and promote a high level of customer satisfaction · working with the Building Control Team and Business Development Officer to assist in the development and improvement of this competitive service
  • other duties the Building Control Team Leader considers appropriate.
Essential qualifications/skills
Minimum Class 2A registration with the Building Safety Regulator and 2 years’ experience in either public or private sector building control
Able to provide readily understood professional advice to a wide range of recipients and mange projects in a priority order.
To maintain a level of competency to deal with a constantly changing legislation, building techniques and role of building control within a competitive environment.
Sound knowledge and understanding of building control, legislation and construction.
Proficient in Microsoft products; Windows, Office, Outlook, etc.
Mobility and agility to undertake site inspections, including, but not limited to, working at height or in confined spaces.
Desirable qualifications/skills
BSR Registration Class 2AD+
3 years’ building control experience
Experience of dealing with dangerous structures and the enforcement of contraventions of The Building Regulations.
Degree in Building Control or similar related Level 6 industry recognized qualification (e.g. Building Surveying, Construction Management, Architecture, etc.)
Level 4 or 5 CIOB Diploma in Public Service Building Control

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