Building Control Surveyor

To be responsible for providing professional building control advice and carrying out appropriate enforcement of the Building Regulations. Provide a comprehensive Building Control Service to deliver a safe built environment outcome for the community.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Building Control Surveyor

 In a professional capacity, provide sound and timely guidance and make recommendations on all aspects of building works that fall within the scope of the Building Regulations in order to ensure that building and construction work is carried out in accordance with the Building Regulations. This includes:

Standard/Rec/Job Description ​​​​​​​Building Control Surveyor

• Advising and assisting members of the public by providing factual information on applications and their status.

• Process applications, assessing proposals against the regulations and relevant technical advice, check completions, check constraints and prepare and carry out consultations.

• Carry out site inspections of work in progress, make full and accurate records and where necessary follow up to their conclusion, including any enforcement action required.

• Carry out enforcement duties where approval has not been sought and the works being carried out are unauthorised.

• Check and approve submitted applications for Building Regulations compliance, forming fully justified decisions to approve or reject proposals.

• Carry out assessments of design calculations.

• Provide factual information, advice and guidance as required on the need for Building Regulation approval, the status of applications and issues raised or identified.

• Hold pre-submission discussions.

• Determine that the appropriate Building Regulation fees are charged for works that do not fall within the list of publicised building control fees for Darlington.

This includes providing competitive individual determined fee quotations, issued in a professional and timely manner.

Relevant Degree or equivalent qualification for Building Control

Building Safety Competence Foundation competency validation or CABE competency validation to enable Building Safety Regulator registration to BSR Class 2 designation or ability to achieve within a reasonable timeframe

Chartered membership of the RICS/CABE/CIOB demonstrating building control experience aligned to a professional qualification pathway.

Experience & Knowledge

Approx. five years post qualifying experience in Building Control

Knowledge of Building Construction, procedures and associated legislation.

Approx. one year’s recent experience of site work.

Working knowledge of the Building Regulation procedures and associated legislation.

Detailed understanding of the Building Safety Regulator and Building Safety Act

Knowledge of Public Entertainment and Safety in Sports Ground legislation.

Approx. three years’ experience of effectively engaging with members of the public, customers or builders.

Knowledge and understanding of the Building Control and Planning Application process.

Skills

Ability to undertake the enforcement requirements of the role.

Ability to assess structures reported to be dangerous and take the required steps to have the structure made safe.

Ability to be able to present information in a logical and systematic manner, monitor understanding of others, develop approach and take corrective action if required.

Ability to maintain accurate records.

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences (including ability to write clear and concise reports and presentations).

Standard/Rec/Job Description Employees

Ability to understand information presented on plans.

Able to handle ambiguous and uncertain situations, including sensitive policy area.

Ability to use initiative and make decisions outside immediate policy and procedure, and without reference to manager.

Ability to analyse information from a variety of sources, solve complex problems and think creatively and strategically.

Ability to regularly give advice and guidance, including demonstrating duties, instructing and checking the work of others.

Ability to perform under pressure to meet deadlines, plan and allocate tasks appropriately.

Able to demonstrate negotiating, influencing and persuasive skills.

IT Literate, capable of using MS Word / Excel and Office packages.

Personal Attributes

Enthusiasm and commitment to enforcing the Building Regulations, associated legislation and promoting the Local Authority service.

Commitment to self-development, embracing new ideas and ways of working.

Flexible approach to working time/arrangements.

Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the post.

Special Requirements

The ability to communicate at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English.

 Capable of independent travel to carry out the requirements of the post.