Senior Building Control Surveyor

WMJobs; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 45,091 - 49,282; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Committed training programme

Health and Wellbeing support

Job summary

WMJobs seeks a Senior Building Control Surveyor in Malvern to manage a caseload of applications for Building Regulations approval, including complex projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and customer service orientation, contributing to a modern and effective Building Control Service.

Offering a range of benefits, including an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave, this role involves liaising with Council and developers while supporting the Head of Building Control.

Qualifications

• Registered at a minimum of Class 2a, b & d with the regulator.
• Desirable to be fully qualified with RICS, CABE or equivalent.
• Hold a driving licence and use of a car for business or be fully mobile.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of applications for Building Regulations approval.
• Liaise with developers on development proposals.
• Support Head of Building Control as needed.

Skills

Strong team leadership

Customer care commitment

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to undertake site visits

Well organized

Education

RICS, CABE or equivalent qualification

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Permanent - 37 hours per week

£45,091 - £49,282 per annum (pay award pending), plus £4,000 market forces supplement

South Worcester Building Control Partnership brings together the Building Control services of Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council and Wychavon District Council into one Partnership, sharing resources and expertise to provide a modern, flexible and customer focused local authority Building Control Service.

As a senior member of the team, you will maintain your own caseload of applications for Building Regulations approval including some complex and challenging projects within your registration class. You will also, where required, assist supervising Class 1 RBI’s and provide support to the Head of Building Control. You will manage relationships between the Council and developers on a range of development proposals, providing an efficient and effective building control service and representing the service on a wide range of new and exciting projects.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated with aspirations to develop the service further. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and a strong track record in team leadership.

You will be required to liaise with members of the public or their agents, so you will need to be comfortable working away from the office and be confident when dealing with customers.

In South Worcestershire Building Control, you will be very much part of a team. If a Local Authority Environment appeals to you, then this is a great time to join our organisation.

About You

• Be registered at a minimum of Class 2a, b & d with the regulator.
• Desirable to be fully qualified with RICS, CABE or equivalent.
• Have strong team leadership track record
• Hold a driving licence and use of a car for business or fully mobile with access to transport.
• Have the ability to undertake site visits in both urban and rural parts of South Worcestershire, which may involve activities such as climbing ladders/operating in confined spaces.
• Be totally committed to customer care.
• Have a full range of experience within the construction industry.
• Be well organised and ability to handle a variety of tasks at any time.
• Have the ability to positively respond to change and seek new and improved ways of working.

What We Can Offer

Our staff are at the heart of what we do and are key to ensuring we deliver Our Council Plan to make a positive difference to our communities, our economy and our environment. We are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as :

• Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions
• Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave
• Committed training programme and development opportunities
• Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount (Pershore office only)
• Discounted Gym and swim membership
• Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.

We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.

Please note: Malvern Hills District Council does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

Location

Although the main base is Great Malvern, the successful applicant will be expected to operate on an agile basis and from an office in Pershore and/or Worcester depending on the operational needs of the shared service.

To discuss the post or for further information, please call Rob Bradshaw on 07970 485145.

Attached Documents

Malvern Hills Council Plan

Employee Benefits