Principal Building Control Surveyor

4 weeks ago

Nationwide, United Kingdom SGS Full time

Purpose of the job
• To assist in the successful and high quality day to day operation of the Building
Control unit. To be responsible for the efficient administration of the various
legislation and controls of building work in the district and outside the district in
respect of Partnership applications. To administer the controls of demolition and
dangerous structures.
• To assist the Building Control Manager with the development of the service with a
view to increasing market share and exploring the opportunities to develop additional
commercial income streams.
Principal responsibilities
1. To manage the day to day control of building work within the district.
2. To be the lead contact for major/complex projects as allocated by the Building Control
Manager, in respect of plans examination, site inspections and enforcement.
3. Checking plans and notices for compliance with Building Regulations and ancillary
legislation, preparation of amendment schedules.
4. Processing plans and notices, preparing notices, passing/rejecting plans and other
matters within statutory time limitations.
5. Corresponding, discussing and liaising with all necessary bodies and people
regarding plans, notices and other matters. Fire Service, Water Authorities as
appropriate.
6. Inspection of work of work on site in connection with all types of development.
7. To ensure that fees and charges are recovered, including supplementary charges, in
relation to Building Control applications in accordance with the scheme of charges
and the controlling legislation.
8. To undertake investigations of alleged breaches of Building Regulations, including the
identification of contraventions, the gathering of evidence for proceedings and
attendance at court hearings, in accordance with the Enforcement Concordat and
statutory timescales.
9. Maintain concise, organised records of site inspections, telephone conversations,
meetings and emails.
10. Adopt the ‘Development Team Approach’ to secure cross Departmental compliance.
11. To liaise, advise and communicate with clients and all industry professionals
including, architects, surveyors, engineers, agents, contractors etc.
12. Undertake routine written work, correspondence and other administrative duties in
connection with the Building Control function, within corporate and statutory
timescales.
13. To contribute to the effective marketing of Local Authority Building Control locally and
nationally. Maintain and promote awareness of the competitive nature of Local
Authority Building Control and the threat of other providers.
14. Assist the Building Control Manager with the commercial development of the group to
recognise and take advantage of additional revenue streams.
15. To identify possible partner companies and develop partnering arrangements through
the LABC ‘Partner Authority Scheme’
16. To manage a portfolio of companies under the LABC ‘Partner Authority Scheme’,
undertaking plan examinations and liaison and consultation with the relevant
Inspecting authority.
17. To be involved in cross-boundary and partnership working with other local authorities
as required by the Building Control Manager.
18. To assist in the business based management of the group to ensure that the
requirements relating to the statutory ‘Building Control Trading Account’ are achieved.
19. To give advice to the public and other ENC Departments/Groups on |Building
Regulation and construction matters.
20. To advise applicants and consider applications for the dispensation of Building
Regulation requirements.
21. To organise the testing of controlled services and materials when necessary.
22. To carry out prompt investigations and inspections of dangerous structures, including
the organisation and supervision of emergency remedial work, the service of statutory
notices and liaison and/or provision of advice to the emergency services as
appropriate.
23. To serve as an asset of the Council’s Emergency Plan.
24. To carry out investigations, inspections and related actions in respect of the control of
demolitions, including the service of statutory notices.
25. To administer Initial Notices, Plans Certificates and Final Certificates relating to The
Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010.
26. To assist the Access Officer in his role promoting access for all.
27. The investigation of building failures including preparation of reports and evidence for
insurance purposes. (Third Party Claims)
28. Provide information concerning the progress of construction works for statistical
returns.
29. Preparation of information required for Land charges Searches relating to the Building
Regulations.
30. Liaison with other groups within the council in respect of any matters of common
interest. For example, use of materials, levels, setting out and enforcement of
Planning conditions, to ensure developers proceed in accordance with approved
drawings and specifications.
31. To assist in the promotion of the group and dissemination of changing regulatory
requirements by the development and up-dating as necessary of information leaflets,
guidance documents and the group’s web site.
32. Involvement and development of the group’s IT capabilities and electronic service
delivery.
33. To supervise and assist with the development and training of junior staff including any
trainee and administrative staff as required.
34. Preparation of committee reports and attendance at committee meetings when
necessary.
35. To maintain and continually develop personal knowledge of relevant matters and
maintain the necessary level of life long learning.
36. To maintain an awareness of wider developments in the provision of Building Control
Services
37. To undertake other related duties as and when required by the Building Control
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