Building Control Surveyor; Grade 9 - Interims

Position: Building Control Surveyor (Grade 9) - Interims
Role purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation meets its statutory duty of enforcing the Building Regulations. This could be applicable to all types of construction projects, as well as taking appropriate action of dangerous structures and proposed demolition works.

The role must be undertaken by Registered Building Inspectors (licensed profession), and contributes to the organisation goals of ensuring a safe and thriving built environment.

Key results area

Accountability
Technical Specialisms and Complex Problem Solving
• Registered Building Inspectors (licenced profession) must carry out the required functions principally those of plans examination; inspection of works in progress and control of demolitions and dangerous structures; all in accordance with the proper discharge of the Council’s duties and powers under The Building Act 1984 and other allied legislation.

• Working at a mostly independent operating level, with the autonomy to undertake complex assessment using professional judgement. Being aware of consequences for professional error to ensure safety of occupants.

• This role will require key life safety decision making skills and technical expertise to ensure buildings are safe and compliant for occupants.

• Work on all project types within the Class 2 (minimum) limitations outlined in the requirements of the Building Safety Act.

• They must represent the authority to ensure that new building developments and alterations to existing buildings, including residential, industrial, retail, schools, hospitals, theatres and sports establishments meet the requirements of Building Regulations and provide a fire safe, healthy and safe environment for persons in and about those buildings.

• Provide supervision and support junior members of staff with technical expertise to ensure compliance is achieved and the service is meeting its statutory obligation.

• In the case of potentially dangerous structures, attend emergency callouts 24/7/365 for immediate response to requests from Emergency Services, determine the scale and nature of emergency measures to make them and the public safe including issuing Statutory and demolition notices.

Delivery of Statutory Duties
• Ensure the service meets the key performance indicators outlined in the Operation Standards Rules (Building Safety Regulator).

• Take responsibly to ensure they are working in line with the Registered Building Inspector’s Code of Conduct, and demonstrating the required competence level of the Building Inspector Competence Framework.

• Ensure the services meets the statutory duties of enforcing the Building Regulations, as well as applying appropriate legislation around dangerous structures and demolitions to ensure public safety.

• Have a clear technical understanding of the relevant legislation and associated enforcement powers. Be able to apply this, and also be able to represent the authority by supporting the management team in formal enforcement cases.

• Undertake statutory consultations where required under the Building Act 1984 and other associated legislation.

• Failure to meet statutory duties may result in a severe sanction for the individual and organisation. Professional conduct and competence must be adhered to at all times.

Corporate Responsibilities
• They must maintain exceptional customer service, working closely with the Business Support team and other Council services to promote and market the service and secure work contracts, and recruit and maintain new clients and business partners in a competitive market.

• Be responsible for being account managers for external stakeholders and service users. Do what is required to meet their service user needs, to encourage repeat custom.

• Manage the ultimate balance of providing a competitive service for users, and also ensuring the highest level of compliance so the statutory requirements are met.

• Follow procedures in line with the demands of the Operational Standards Rules and other Quality Management Systems – ISO 9001.

• Contribute to the delivery of the service needs, ensuring both individual and team responsibilities are met by adhering to the key…