Building Control Surveyor
Braintree District Council
Temporary, Full Time
c£60.00 per hour
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: 2nd November 2024
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Braintree District Council to recruit a Building Control Surveyor on a 3-month temporary basis.
The Role:
The purpose of this role is to enforce the Building Regulations within the Braintree District, meeting the Councils’ statutory obligations under Section 91 of the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022. This role is also responsible for the operation of building control to achieve its effective and efficient operation in accordance with the Council’s policies and their relevant priorities. Please note that this role requires regular attendance on site 2-3 days per week.
Accountabilities:
- Carry out agreed procedures to provide effective and efficient building control services.
- Examination of plans and other associated matters for compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
- Liaise with applicants, agents, consultants or statutory bodies and members of the public.
- Deal with demolitions and dangerous structures including out of hours inspections.
- Carry out site inspections and testing of building works for compliance with building regulations and associated legislations.
- Carry out all normal measures and as directed, any further action to ensure enforcement of building regulations and associated legislation.
- Deal with applications for relaxation and dispensation.
- Promote and market the Building Control Service at a local level.
- Attend any committees or working groups of the Council as may be required.
The Experience You Will Bring:
To be successful in this post you must have:
- Building experience in a practical, technical or professional capacity. Must be RBI accredited Class 2 C/D.
- Knowledge of building construction, building regulations and associated legislation.
- Excellent communications skills – written & oral – with the ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, colleagues and managers, council members and external agencies.
- Capable of working effectively both independently and within a team.
- Ability to negotiate with and influence others.
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise own workload to ensure exacting deadlines are met.
- Able to undertake the principal accountabilities flexibly, including working evenings and weekend as required.
- Detailed and efficient record keeping.
- Ability to write and present reports and write clear and concise letters on complex issues
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk