Building Control Surveyor

Building Control Surveyor – Birkenhead – £45ph PAYE – Reference: OR107191

This is a full‑time role on a temporary contract basis.

• Undertake reasonable action to protect the public from dangerous structures, unauthorised works, demolition work and works that form obstructions to the public highway, including participation in an out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota providing a 24‑hour rapid‑response service for dangerous structure incidents throughout the Borough.
• Ensure that applications are checked for compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation efficiently, speedily and professionally within statutory timescales as directed within the service plan and policy documents.
• Conduct statutory and other site inspections in connection with plans and building notices submitted under the Building Regulations and the powers set out in Section 32 of the Building Act 1984 as directed within the service plan and policy documents, liaising with builders and owners to ensure compliance with all current legislation and codes of practice.
• Be prepared to instigate enforcement procedures as per Building Control and the enforcement policies, preparing reports and statements for the Solicitor and appearing in court as a witness as required, when undertaking any enforcement action under the Building Regulations, Building Act and any associated legislation.
• Check, assess and analyse basic structural calculations and details submitted with full plans applications and building notices.
• Consult with internal and external bodies as appropriate and communicate the findings of those consultations with applicants and agents with regard to their submission.
• Support the marketing and promotion of the services and the development of any new business opportunities, working within a competitive market.
• Undertake all duties and maintain accurate records in accordance with any assigned Quality Management Systems or other procedural guidance.
• Deliver a high‑quality service and level of performance which contributes to achieving agreed service targets and improvement objectives within the service plans and policy documents.
• Conduct all duties with due regard to corporate personnel policies and practices including the officers’ code of conduct, health and safety policy, performance standards, safe systems of work and procedures.

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