Principal Building Control Surveyor

Cheshire West and Chester; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to ensure compliance with building regulations and lead a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in building control, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and will guide complex projects while promoting safety and excellence in the built environment. This position offers great benefits including flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible home working arrangements

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Team based supportive work environment

Employee assistance programme

Up to 31 days annual leave a year plus bank holidays

Flexi-time allowing additional leave

Excellent pension scheme

Car user allowance

Registration and assessment fee costs paid

Tailored CPD through MyLABC registration

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in building control.
• Experience in dealing with a broad range of projects within the 2F category.
• Ability to lead a small team of Building Control professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Building Control professionals.
• Undertake licensed building regulation activities with minimal supervision.
• Ensure adherence to the Building Act and Building Regulations.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and allied legislation

Good communication skills

Education

Corporate membership of appropriate professional body

Registration with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2F

Job description

Are you an experienced Building Control professional ready to take on a leading role in ensuring building safety and compliance? Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our dedicated team of professionals. This role is crucial to our commitment to upholding the standards expected by the Building Safety Regulator, for ensuring that all building work within Cheshire West and Chester is compliant with the Building Regulations 2010 and that we fulfil our obligations as a building control body under the provisions of the Building Act 1984.

Located at the heart of Cheshire, with a wealth of historic buildings and pleasant countryside, Cheshire West and Chester Council is one of the most forward thinking and ambitious Councils in the country.

As a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will direct a small team of surveyors and will lead on some of the more complex projects within the borough, offer expert advice, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. Your skills will be key in promoting safety and excellence in our built environment.

As an experienced Building Control professional, you will have a registration rating of at least 2F with the Building Safety Regulator and a minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a Building Control service dealing with a broad range of projects within the 2F category.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead a small team of Building Control professionals
• The post holder will be required to undertake licensed building regulation activities and to work without supervision on domestic and commercial projects whilst supporting others both in terms of workload and in career development
• Ensure adherence to the Building Act, Building Regulations, and directives from the Building Safety Regulator.
• Participate in the out of hours dangerous structure call out rota (Standby allowance paid)

Benefits

• Flexible home working arrangements, offering a strong work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
• Team based supportive work environment
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to 31 days annual leave a year plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time allowing a possible 16 days additional flexi days leave a year
• An excellent pension scheme
• Car user allowance
• Registration and assessment fee costs paid
• Tailored CPD through MyLABC registration

Requirements

• Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2F.
• Must have corporate membership of appropriate professional body
• Extensive experience in building control. Minimum 4 years’ experience
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and allied legislation
• Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes and be able to work from home
• Good communication skills.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact the Managing Building Control surveyor Clive Heale (07771 522007).