Senior Building Control Surveyor

Harrow Council; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to oversee Building Regulation applications and ensure compliance with safety standards. This position involves managing complex building projects and providing expert advice on construction practices. You will step in for senior management and handle high-stakes situations involving emergency structures.

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Understanding of Building Control practices and procedures.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports on inspections.

Responsibilities

• Manage and scrutinise Building Regulation applications.
• Inspect building works and provide control advice.
• Assist with Dangerous Structures and emergencies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

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Overview

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dynamic Senior Building Control Surveyor! If you're ready to take charge of managing a vibrant area within the Borough, this role is for you. You'll be the go-to person, stepping in for the Principal Building Control Surveyor or Head of Building Control when they're away. Your days will be filled with processing and scrutinising Building Regulation applications, inspecting building works, and offering invaluable building control advice. You'll also play a crucial role in assisting the Local Authority with Dangerous Structures, including handling emergencies outside of regular hours. Plus, you'll tackle complex and high-risk buildings, ensuring safety and compliance at every turn.

Overview

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dynamic Senior Building Control Surveyor! If you're ready to take charge of managing a vibrant area within the Borough, this role is for you. You'll be the go-to person, stepping in for the Principal Building Control Surveyor or Head of Building Control when they're away. Your days will be filled with processing and scrutinising Building Regulation applications, inspecting building works, and offering invaluable building control advice. You'll also play a crucial role in assisting the Local Authority with Dangerous Structures, including handling emergencies outside of regular hours. Plus, you'll tackle complex and high-risk buildings, ensuring safety and compliance at every turn.

All candidates must include their class of Registered Building Inspector and Registration number in their application, as applications without this information will not be processed.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.
• An understanding of the Council's Equal Opportunity policy in relation to employment, and an awareness of the implications of that policy for this job.
• A detailed working knowledge of current Building Control practice procedures and legislation.
• A detailed working knowledge of more complex construction techniques.
• Ability to organise workload, to establish priorities for action, and to delegate duties in order to carry out the necessary work within statutory deadlines.
• Ability to prepare accurate and detailed reports on site inspections.
• Ability to negotiate with applicants and developers in order to achieve compliance with statutory requirements.
• Ability to present information, verbally and in writing on Building Regulations applications, and other matters in a manner which clearly demonstrates a thorough structured, logical, and orderly approach.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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