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Building Control Surveyor - North Yorkshire

RG Setsquare are working in partnership with a Local Authority based in North Yorkshire who are looking to appoint an interim Building Control Surveyor. You will initiate and assist with enforcement action to ensure delivery of the services obligations under the Building Act and associated legislation, whilst working in a highly competitive market. In addition you will contribute to a strong and efficient performance culture with a focus on service excellent and customer satisfaction.

Your new role as Building Control Surveyor:

As the Building Control Surveyor you will support the Building Control Service and the Management Team in effectively delivering the Building Control function throughout North Yorkshire and contribute towards the objectives of the service. You will also undertake specialist or technical assessments/activities and make decisions on those assessments, using skills that would have been gained through qualifications and practical experience, to effectively deliver the Building Control function throughout the Council's jurisdiction ensuring buildings comply with the relevant regulatory standards in terms of health, safety, sustainability, energy conservation, accessibility and design.

The Experience Required:

Degree level in relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or able to demonstrate at an equivalent level. Demonstrable knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and materials. Good knowledge of Building Regulations, procedures and associated Building Control functions offered by a Local Authority. Experience within Building Control dealing with a variety of diverse types of projects ranging from small domestic to complex non-domestic/residential schemes.

For further information please contact Sam Atkinson from RG Setsquare on 07385 027923.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Deliver high quality services to Peterborough in line with national quality standards, legislation, regulation, best practice, statutory obligations and organisational objectives through

(a) Securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with building
(b) Furthering the conservation of fuel and power,
(c) Preventing waste, undue consumption, misuse or contamination of water,
(d) Furthering the protection or enhancement of the environment,
(e) Facilitating sustainable development, or
(f) Furthering the prevention or detection of crime

* Proactive engagement with commercial clients to support income generation in line with the department targets and budget
* Effectively engage with clients throughout the building control process to advise, inspect work and ensure all decisions and actions comply with the businesses policy, legislation and regulations
* Achieving customer satisfaction levels in line with national standards and best practice, to meet customer, partner, organisational and statutory requirements.
* Identify and take necessary action in relation to illegal/non-compliant work - enforcement and contravention.

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Purpose of the job

* To provide an effective Building Control service through the regulation and enforcement of the Building Regulations 2010, the Building Act 1984 and associated legislation to ensure the health, safety and convenience of people in and about buildings.
* To deliver a professional customer focused LABC service which meets customers' needs and delivers good customer satisfaction, and which fully explores future opportunities to grow market share and maximise income.
* To promote sustainable construction and energy efficiency improvements throughout the local area through the provision of supportive regulation to developers/builders/householders and through public information and awareness.
* To support the Building Control Manager through the process of change with the introduction of new legislation that impacts upon service delivery.
* To support the Building Control Manager to deliver transformational change and innovation in services within your area of responsibility.

Principal responsibilities

* To carry out the full range of Building Control activities including site inspections and plan appraisals, investigating dangerous structures, responding to customer enquiries, coordinating statutory consultations, demolitions, liaising with experts, internal and external stakeholders.
* To proactively manage contravening building works and enforce the requirements of the building regulations through effective enforcement in line with service policies and procedures and the Operational Standards Rules published by the Building Safety Regulator. To investigate alleged breaches of building regulations, gather evidence and attend court as required.
* To be the lead Inspector on the more complex building regulation applications handled by the service as allocated by the Building Control Manager including supervision of fellow Inspectors within the team seeking experience on such projects.
* To maintain detailed accurate records of casework undertaken and involvement in projects in line with performance standards and Operational Standards Rules published by the Building Safety Regulator.
* To assist the Building Control Manager with the oversight and delivery of the day-to-day delivery of the Building Control service as required, managing resources to ensure that the service meets statutory requirements and monitoring performance to ensure that the service meets service plan and performance indicator targets and operational needs as required.

Resourcing Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.