Senior Building Control Surveyor (Specialist Level 2)

Maldon District Council; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a forward-thinking council at a crucial time for building safety legislation. This role as a Senior Building Control Surveyor involves ensuring compliance with regulations while working in a supportive team environment. You'll engage with various stakeholders, conduct inspections, and stay updated on legislative changes. The position offers flexibility with remote working options, making it ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting. Join a dedicated team committed to community safety and make a meaningful impact in the Maldon District.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Registered Building Inspector class 2A or higher required.
• Good communicator with a customer-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and legislation.
• Conduct plans checks and onsite inspections for compliance.
• Liaise with architects, agents, contractors, and builders.

Skills

Building Control Experience

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Building Inspector Class 2A

Qualification in Building Control

Job description

Senior Building Control Surveyor (Specialist Level 2)

Directorate Service Delivery Vacancy type Permanent full time Salary £40,645 - £45,800 Closing date 28 April 2025

Vacancy Number MDC001865

Grade of Post: H

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: This role provides remote and flexible working as well as working within the Council Offices, subject to business need.

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Maldon District Council at a time when building safety is at the forefront of legislative change and authorities are structuring their services to deliver maximum community reassurance. To join our highly professional and successful Building Control section you will be a qualified, experienced Registered Building Inspector class 2A or higher. You should also be a good communicator with a forward-thinking enthusiastic attitude, highly motivated, innovative and customer orientated.

About this role

As part of a small team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of conduct, health and safety requirements and adherence to council policies. You will be able to work with proven skills and competency to manage your own workload and ability to prioritise whilst maintaining the required standards.

Ability to travel for on-site visits in and around the Maldon District is essential. Applicants must have access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence.

Duties are varied and will include:

1. Keeping up to date with changes in legislation.
2. Liaising with architects, agents, contractors, and builders as required.
3. Conducting plans checks and onsite inspections for compliance.
4. Being an effective communicator, possessing developed IT skills, a good attention to detail, with an ability to organise and prioritise your workload.
5. Knowledge and experience of the Building Act 1984, The Building Safety Act 2022, The Building Regulations 2010 as amended and allied legislation.
6. Having a recognised qualification in the building control field and being a member of a professional association or working towards full membership.
7. Holding a minimum registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) of a 2A (Domestic) Registered Building Inspector.
8. Having extensive and demonstrable building control experience and being able to work unsupervised within your registration class and with supervision outside of this.

For an informal discussion about this position

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Steve Murray on 07484 503896 or email [e-mail] and read and download the job description.

To apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the online application form found here. We are unable to accept CVs.

Please note: All interview notifications will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure you provide an e-mail address so that we can make contact with you. If email is not suitable to you because of additional needs, please make us aware so we can support you through this process fairly on 01621 854477.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful.