Building Inspector - Council

Spinwell Global; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Building Inspector to ensure compliance with national standards and regulations. This role involves delivering high-quality services, engaging with clients, and ensuring the safety and welfare of the public. You will play a crucial part in monitoring building projects, providing expert advice, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Join a dynamic team dedicated to sustainable development and the enhancement of community safety. If you have a passion for building control and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in current building regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Experience in private sector building control and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards.
• Engage with clients to advise and inspect building work.

Skills

Building regulations

Health and safety regulations

Private sector building control

Customer service standards

Performance delivery

Effective negotiation

Communication skills

Workload prioritization

Report writing

IT skills

Tools

Theodolite

Moisture meter

Thermal imaging camera

Laser measure

Endoscope

Uniform (Building control system)

Job description

Role: Building Inspector (Class 2a or 2f) REF 1515500
Contract Length: 3 Months
Location: Peterborough
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £80 per hour (Negotiable)

Spinwell is recruiting for a Building Inspector for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR

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

• 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
• Furthering the conservation of fuel and power,
• Preventing waste, undue consumption, misuse or contamination of water,
• Furthering the protection or enhancement of the environment,
• Facilitating sustainable development, or
• 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 council 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.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE BUILDING INSPECTOR

• Current relevant building regulations and legislation, health and safety and licensing regulations and legislations.
• Private sector building control
• National quality and customer service standards
• Process plans and inspect all types of building development in line with current legislation
• Effective delivery of performance in line with local and national targets
• Delivering high qualities services to both internal and external customers
• Effective negotiation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to achieve effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines
• Monitoring and management of caseloads relating to enforcement, contravention, demolition, and dangerous structures
• Effective and accurate report writing and inspection record keeping
• Ability to provide training and support to junior members of the team (shadowing and mentoring)
• Effective in both working as an individual (own case load) and as part of a team
• Ability to create ideas and implement new ways of promoting the service
• Broad range of IT skills including Building control and Planning Systems e.g. Uniform
• Use of equipment in line with surveying and assessing compliance – Theodolite, moisture meter, thermal imaging camera, laser measure, endoscope

If you are a Building Inspector, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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