Head of Building Control

4 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom findapprenticeships.co - Jobboard Full time
Job Title: Head of Building Control

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Head of Building Control to oversee the building control aspect of their business. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the profitable long-term growth of the business and advocate the values and culture of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Provide technical input and advice using in-depth knowledge of building regulations for managing projects from inception to completion.
  2. Ensure consistent application of technical policies and processes, identify non-compliance and technical risk, and work with the QA Risk and Compliance team to mitigate these issues.
  3. Coach and mentor less experienced Building Control Surveyors.
  4. Work closely with the Commercial Team to assist with tendering and quoting for complex projects.
  5. Provide technical advice regarding peer reviews and escalated complaints.
  6. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on projects, including implementing new services.
  7. Liaise with QA regarding non-conformances and other issues.
  8. Support the Academy with Apprenticeship recruitment and CPD training needs across the business.
  9. Interpret and communicate regulatory updates.
  10. Ensure the highest quality (ISO 9001) and service standards are met.
  11. Uphold building regulations, regulatory codes of conduct, and performance standards.
  12. Provide day-to-day technical support to the Surveying teams.
  13. Liaise with the Operations team to ensure appropriate resources are in place through recruitment and talent development.
  14. Ensure awareness and uphold best practices regarding all risk management processes.
Requirements:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of building control through a wide range of industry experience, including complex high-rise buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, care homes, and large industrial buildings.
  • Corporate membership of an appropriate recognized professional body (CABE/RICS) and a minimum of Level 4 Class Registration.
  • Previous experience as a RBI with a proven track record of ensuring compliance and enforcement of the Building Regulations.
  • Conversant with legislation and Building Safety Regulatory requirements, including fire and health & safety.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision in line with established policies & procedures and make pragmatic, value-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and people management skills at all levels.
  • Strong commercial awareness.
  • Able to build, develop, and maintain relationships across a mix of different personalities within a wide-ranging business in multiple locations.

Our client offers a range of benefits on top of the competitive salary for this position, including a contributory pension scheme, private healthcare scheme, car allowance, death in service life insurance, employee assistance program, cycle to work scheme, performance-related bonus scheme, employee referral scheme, and hybrid working.



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