Assistant Building Surveyor (Building Control)

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Huddersfield is seeking an Assistant Building Surveyor to ensure compliance with building regulations and provide support to junior officers. The role includes assessing plans, supervising inspections, and preparing reports. Candidates must have relevant qualifications, including a BTEC or degree in building, and a valid driving license. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,220 to £44,075 annually, plus an additional retention payment of £2000 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building regulatory work and inspections.
• Ability to assess multi-plot sites and complex applications.
• Heightened understanding of competition in the building control market.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine deposited plans for compliance.
• Supervise junior officers and assist with technical queries.
• Prepare reports and attend court as required.

Skills

Knowledge of building regulations

Experience in building control

Ability to carry out inspections

Familiarity with computer software

Valid driving license

Education

BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma or Degree in building

Licensed with the Building Safety Regulator

Job description

Assistant Building Surveyor (Building Control)

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.

Please see the job advertised on Kirklees Council website for more information about the role, information about working for Kirklees and to apply for the post.

The post includes a retention payment of £2000 per year (reviewed annually), this is split into two payments in December and June. You become eligible for this after 6 months employment and successful completion of your probationary period.

Main duties of the job

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 throughout 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.

About us

Part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region, Kirklees is set in the heart of West Yorkshire and has a growing population of around 425,500.

Job responsibilities

You will undertake duties relating to building regulations and other associated legislation within a Building Control Section and to provide support to junior officers. This role is based within Place.

Key areas of responsibility

• 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.
• 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 Houses in Multiple Occupation.
• Attend court as required.
• Prepare and co-ordinate report on Houses in Multiple Occupation, after consultation with West Yorkshire Fire Service and advise the private sector Housing Unit of the requirement.
• Advise on remedial works and undertake inspection to see that work has been carried out satisfactorily.
• Respond to correspondence, telephone queries, counter queries and undertake site meetings with members of the public, professional advisors, contractors etc. and advise on Building Regulation matters.
• Complete questionnaire for land charges, answer questions from solicitors, Local Land Charges etc. regarding searches.
• Provide consultation for Planning Department by undertaking surveys of buildings in connection with their structural condition and formulate reports of their feasibility for conversion. Act in consultation for any other purpose as required.
• Serve summons on building contractors in connection with contravention of Building Regulations/Building Act or owners of dangerous buildings on behalf of Legal Section.
• Maintain records in connection with duties, including diary, inspection records and contravention.
• Provide account of work duties to administrative staff to maintain records of sections activities.
• Allocate numbers to new buildings and report situations where renumbering of existing buildings or renaming of streets should be considered.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation, changes in legislation and forms of construction and materials.
• Provide expertise and guidance to other sections of the Council as required.
• Undertake duties with an awareness of the obligations imposed on the Service by registration under ISO9002 and external competition.

Person Specification

Experience

• Knowledge of building regulations.
• Experience in building control/ building regulatory work.
• Ability to carry out all types of domestic and residential inspections.
• Ability to determine new dwelling and simple commercial applications.
• Ability to deal with dangerous structures following assessment by a senior colleague.
• Familiarity of basic computer software.
• Understanding of competition in the building control market.
• Ability to carry out inspections in all weather conditions including working at heights, excavations, in roof spaces, and working in defective and dangerous buildings.
• Travel is an essential part of this job and therefore it would be extremely difficult for you to do your job effectively if you did not use a car for all or most of the time. It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence, and it is expected that you will either use a council vehicle or your own car.
• For appointment at Grade 10 (including the above criteria for Grade 9):
• Part professional qualification: RICS, ABE or equivalent.
• Experience of assessing and approving multi-plot sites and more complex applications.
• Ability to deal with dangerous structures.
• Experience of undertaking and leading on other building control duties.
• For appointment at Grade 11 (including the above criteria for Grade 9 & 10):
• Ability to assess and approve plans for multi-plot sites and complex applications.
• Ability to deal with dangerous structures out of hours and to participate in a contractual standby arrangement.

Qualifications

• BTEC Higher National Certificate/Diploma or Degree in building or equivalent.
• Be licensed with the Building Safety Regulator as a Registered Building Inspector.

£38,220 to £44,075 a year Additional Retention Payment £2000 per year (reviewed annually).