Kirklees Council - Assistant Building Surveyor; Building Control

Position: Kirklees Council - Assistant Building Surveyor (Building Control)
# Kirklees Council - Assistant Building Surveyor (Building Control)
We are looking to appoint at Grade 10 or above.

Join our energetic and collaborative Building Control team, where your ideas will shine, and your voice will be heard. Make an impact alongside a group of passionate professionals who thrive on teamwork and celebrate success together.

Working as part of a busy and ambitious team, with Class 2A to 2F general level, the successful candidate will carry out examination and inspection of Building Regulation submissions, plans and site work to ensure building works comply with Building Regulations, including non-domestic projects. You will assist the Building Control Team Manager with operations within the Borough and to undertake inspection/work when required out Kirklees and to include consultation and liaison with other sections and departments.

The successful candidate will ensure that Building Control work is carried out in accordance with procedures, timescales and deadlines.

Kirklees believe in investing in their staff and you will receive training to take you forward to the next stage in your career.

If appointed at surveyor level, you will join the Dangerous Structure Rota to assist in the provision of an out of hours emergency service for which a standby and call out payment is provided.

Within Building Control, we are actively investing in staff development, and this role requires applicants to be qualified to at least Class 2A level.
** Due to the current technical make up of the team we are unable at this time to consider anyone who does not have the level of qualification at Grade 10 or above. Please refer to the employee specification on the attached job profile for the requirements to be appointed at Grade 10 and above
** Responsibilities The complexity of work allocated to Assistant Building Surveyors will be dependent upon the degree of competency achieved. Building Surveyors will carry out all the following duties:
• Assess and determine deposited plans and Building Notices, checking for compliance with Building Regulations or other relevant legislation.
• Prepare amendment letters for typing and/or discuss with agent/client personally.
• Report any deposited plans which appear to include suspect estimates of relevant costs, when allocated.
• Prepare assessments for senior staff on the determination of relaxation applications.
• Check structural calculations, within the jobholder’s competence, referring others to Structural Engineers Section.
• Consult with other parties including, Fire Services, Water Authority, Environmental Services & Housing Services.
• Supervise Assistant/Technician in assessing and determining plans/notices.
• Check and determine notices submitted under the Approved Inspector Regulations.
• Responsible for Building Regulation control/enforcement within an area, by visiting sites of works in progress with plans or under Building Notice.
• Supervise Assistant/Technician controlling sub-areas; provide training and directions as need arises.
• Identify work not conforming to Building Regulations and inform builder, requiring rectification of the work.
• Draft legal notices in respect of contravention when informal approaches fail.
• Check works in progress for compliance with conditions under the Town and Country Planning Act advising Planning Officer of any deviations.
• Prepare reports, take photographs, statements etc. and attend court as an expert.
• Assessing Dangerous Building/Structures
• Assess the degree of danger of dangerous buildings/structures and decide on the appropriate course of action including draft notices, initiate emergency works instruction.
• Monitor the progress of removal of danger or deterioration of building.
• Prepare case for court hearing, serve summons, and attend court, if required.
• Assist Senior Officers, when undertaking major or more complex jobs/problems.
• Ensure that demolition works are carried out without detriment to public safety and in accordance with conditions imposed.
• Other Building Surveyor Duties
• Inspect premises for structural stability and means of escape; prepare report and recommendations relating to Licenses or…