Building Control Surveyor

Are you an experienced Building Control Surveyor, seeking their next contract within the Public Sector?

My client has an immediate requirement for a Surveyor to join the team on an initial interim basis.

Responsibilities:

• Examine plans, drawings, specifications and other documents submitted for approval to make sure they comply with building regulations.
• Inspect buildings, against regulations for public health, fire safety, energy conservation and sustainability and building accessibility.

• Provide advice to applicants on changes to ensure the legal requirements are met.
• grant approval for work to commence
• carry out regular inspections of the building and building methods while works are being completed
• inspect and test foundations and drainage works
• take samples of new building materials and assess their suitability
• keep records of the visits made to site and write reports
• issue completion certificates when the work has been carried out satisfactorily
• liaise and communicate with members of the public, councillors, construction professionals and statutory bodies, e.g. highways, planning and environmental health departments
• Liaise with special interest groups such as historic building conservation officers and national heritage organisations, e.g. National Trust and English Heritage.
• Approve demolitions and carry out surveys of potentially dangerous buildings - you may occasionally have responsibility for this if you work in local government.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of building, construction and building control legislation is essential.

The ideal candidate will hold a full membership of the CABE, RICS or CIOB or alternatively be an Associate Member with experience in Building Control. You will need proven ability to deal with complex buildings and major work schemes.

Consideration will also be given to someone who is at the beginning of their Building Control career and has some knowledge of construction, building practices and technical drawings

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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