Project Manager

Harwood Building Control Approved Inspectors and Harwood Construction Consultancy Services Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Harwood is seeking an experienced Registered Building Inspector to deliver efficient building control services in Milton Keynes. You will manage a portfolio of projects, attend design team meetings and perform plan checks to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation.

The role requires a Class 2D-F or Class 3 surveyor qualification, and ideally membership of RICS or CABE, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Class 2D-F or Class 3 surveyor qualification.
• Preferably hold professional membership (RICS or CABE).
• Experience in a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of projects and client base.
• Attend design team meetings as required.
• Plan checks to ensure Building Regulations compliance.
• Site inspections to verify regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical compliance guidance to clients, architects and builders.
• Consult with Fire Authorities as necessary.
• Provide fee proposals to clients.
• Maintain records and adhere to quality procedures.
• Communicate effectively to meet role requirements.
• Operate within Quality Management Systems and company policies.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Job description

RBI Classification: Class 2D and above
Reports to: Building Control Manager
Salary: £65,000+ (depending on experience and location)

To provide an efficient and quality Registered Building Inspector service in line with the Company’s aims and objectives and the Building (Registered Building Control Approver etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 and thereafter to meet and exceed client expectations.

• Maintain a portfolio of projects and associated client base
• Attend design team meetings as reasonably required
• Plan checking to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated statutory legislation
• Site Inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated statutory legislation
• Provide technical compliance guidance to duty holders, i.e. clients, architects, builders, etc. on building control matters
• Consultation with Fire Authorities as necessary
• Provide fee proposal documents to clients
• Preferably hold full membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or qualified by suitable experience) ensuring CPD requirements are met thereafter to broaden and develop skills.
• To comply with those functions outlined within the companies Quality Management Systems quality procedures and Building Control Performance Standards and terms and conditions, i.e. Initial and Final Notices, etc
• To communicate effectively (verbally, writing, electronically) to meet the job role above
• Ensure records and filing are maintained to ensure the company’s Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being met
• Maintain a positive team environment to promote the overall interests of the company within all areas of the organisation regardless of location
• To ensure that when entering site, all regulations, particularly with regard to Health & Safety are strictly adhered to and that all protective/safety equipment is fully utilised
• To operate within HBC Ltd terms & conditions, policies and quality assurance system
• To undertake other duties, within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to time

What you can bring to the role

Qualifications

Class 2D-F or Class 3 surveyor

Preferably hold a professional qualification i.e. RICS or CABE or equivalent

Experience

Previous experience working in a Project Manager position

Skills

The ability to explain complex issues and legal requirements in simple terms and guidance

Confidence in providing compliance guidance

Relationship building skills

Problem solving

Personal characteristics

An interest in and the ability to understand and interpret building regulations, construction processes, legislation and requirements

Good time management

The ability to pay attention to detail but also to see the bigger picture

Note

This document does not constitute a job specification and accordingly does not purport to represent an exhaustive list of all duties. It is intended to indicate the main areas of activity and the job holder may also be required to carry out similar tasks as directed by their manager/director.