Assistant /Building Surveyor

Kirklees Council; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a Building Control professional to examine and inspect Building Regulation submissions, plans and site work to ensure compliance across the borough. The role involves assisting the Building Control Team Manager, coordinating inspections, and contributing to an out-of-hours emergency service if appointed at surveyor level.

The candidate will be encouraged to pursue a BSc in Building Control, Building Surveying, Structural Engineering, or Civil Engineering, or the BSR

Qualifications

• Willing to work toward a BSc in Building Control, Building Surveying, Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering or a BSR Class 2 non-domestic surveyor level.
• Experience with Building Regulation submissions, plans and site inspections is advantageous.
• Ability to work to procedures, timescales and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out examination and inspection of Building Regulation submissions, plans and site work to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, including non-domestic projects.
• Assist the Building Control Team Manager with operations within the Borough and undertake inspections as required.
• Join the Dangerous Structure Rota at surveyor level to provide out-of-hours emergency service if appointed.
• Work towards BSC in Building Control, Building Surveying, Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering when applicable.

Skills

Examination and inspection of Building

Team collaboration

Building Regulation compliance

Education

BSc in Building Control / Building Surveying / Structural Engineering / Civil Engineering

BSR Class 2 non-domestic surveyor level

Job description

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, up to Class 2F general level, the successful candidates 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.

Candidates must be willing to work at or towards BSC in Building Control, Building Surveying, Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering or the BSR Class 2 non-domestic surveyor level if they aren't already. This is something that could be offered once you start the role.