Senior Building Control Surveyor

Hays; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Southend-on-Sea seeks a Senior Building Control Officer to ensure compliance with building regulations. The role involves site inspections and working on various local projects. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Building Control is essential.
• Registered Building Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Building Control function ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Conduct site inspections, plan checking, and enforcement actions.

Skills

Building Control

Health and Safety

Education

Degree qualification

Job description

Senior Building Control Officer

About the Company

Southend-on-Sea City Council is a Unitary Local Authority providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. Employing around 800 staff, the council works alongside local communities to deliver the Southend 2050 vision and improve lives. Working for the council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with flexible working practices supporting a positive work-life balance.

Role Overview

The council is responsible for a wide range of local government functions, including social services, transport, public health, parks, planning, trading standards, community safety, and education. They are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join their Building Control team.

Key Projects

There are several large projects in the pipeline, such as major residential schemes, seafront leisure developments, and day-to-day householder projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Deliver the Building Control function, ensuring compliance with the Building Act and related legislation concerning health and safety, welfare, and convenience of persons in or around buildings.
• Conduct site inspections, plan checking, and enforcement actions.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualification (or equivalent) and registered Building Inspector.
• Prior experience in Building Control is essential.
• Own vehicle for work purposes, with regular site inspections within the borough.

Benefits

This permanent position offers up to £48,693 per annum (including market supplement). Benefits include flexible working, salary sacrifice schemes, and excellent training and development opportunities. Further details are available on the council's 'Jobs at the Council' webpage.

Application Process

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. The council is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, age, religion, or belief. Applications are considered solely on merit.

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