Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a Building Control Surveyor to work on an interim basis initially for 3 Months with Somerset Council.
This role is paying £45.32 PAYE or £60 per hour via an Umbrella company.
37 Hours a week
Working from Home – Will need to be local to the area due to site visits.
The Job-
to ensure the organisation meets its statutory duty of enforcing the Building Regulations. This could be applicable to all types of construction projects, as well as taking appropriate action of dangerous structures and proposed demolition works.
The role must be undertaken by Registered Building Inspectors (licensed profession), and contributes to the organisation goals of ensuring a safe and thriving built environment.
- Registered Building Inspectors (licenced profession) must carry out the required functions principally those of plans examination; inspection of works in progress and control of demolitions and dangerous structures; all in accordance with the proper discharge of the Council’s duties and powers under The Building Act 1984 and other allied legislation.
- Working at a mostly independent operating level, with the autonomy to undertake complex assessment using professional judgement. Being aware of consequences for professional error to ensure safety of occupants Prepare preliminary costings, procure work via tendering process or framework agreement, and ensure value for money for evaluating preferred solutions.
- In the case of potentially dangerous structures, attend emergency callouts 24/7/365 for immediate response to requests from Emergency Services, determine the scale and nature of emergency measures to make them and the public safe including issuing Statutory and demolition notices.
- Ensure the services meets the statutory duties of enforcing the Building Regulations, as well as applying appropriate legislation around dangerous structures and demolitions to ensure public safety.
Applicant Requirement- Applications welcome even if you only have a few of these.
- Degree, HNC or degree equivalent in a construction related discipline. Keep up to date with changes in technology and guidance from CLG, LACORS etc.
- Membership of a professional body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB
- 5 years Building Control experience, either with a local authority or a private organisation
- Achieved or working towards a minimum of Class 2 registration – Note any offer will be subject to this being achieved prior to April 2024.
- To be able to use professional expertise to advise senior management and elected members on relevant complex and specialist buildings. Allowing the organisation to meet statutory needs.
