Senior Building Control Surveyor

6 days ago


Blackpool, United Kingdom Red Snapper Recruitment | Public Safety Full time
Job Description

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Building Control Surveyor.


Role Purpose


To undertake technical assessments and make decisions using skills gained through qualifications and experience to effectively deliver the Building Control function. The role ensures compliance with regulatory standards concerning fire/life safety, health and safety, sustainability, energy conservation, accessibility, and design across the jurisdiction and within partnering schemes.


Main duties and responsibilities


Technical Assessments

  • Manage and evaluate a caseload of projects within registered competency levels, examining plans and performing site inspections.
  • Assess dangerous structures and initiate immediate remedial works, considering public expenditure.

Supervision and Management

  • Provide supervision and management for trainees, apprentices, assistants, and surveyors under the Building Control section’s management framework.
  • Oversee work within competency levels and ensure compliance with Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations.

Compliance and Enforcement

  • Implement the Council’s delegated powers under the Building Act 1984, including enforcement actions.
  • Investigate complaints, unauthorised works, and contraventions, and initiate enforcement actions as necessary.
  • Liaise with external agencies (e.g., Fire Service, Police) and internal departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Project Portfolio Management

  • Manage development sites (new applications, regularisations, and reversion applications) and maintain detailed records.
  • Conduct plan appraisals and site inspections, ensuring projects comply with Building Regulations and allied legislation.

Dangerous Structures

  • Assess dangerous structures and arrange immediate remedial actions, adhering to public safety and expenditure protocols.
  • Undertake out-of-hours work in accordance with team rotas.

Legal Actions and Reporting

  • Compile reports and deposit evidence with Legal Services for enforcement cases.
  • Act as the Council’s expert witness in magistrates’ court, as required.

Quality Assurance and Fees

  • Contribute to ISO 9001:2015 registration for quality standards.
  • Undertake Building Regulation fee assessments and implement the Council’s scheme of charges.

Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Establish and maintain links with building professionals, providing customer-focused service.
  • Assist in developing the Building Control service to attract new and repeat business.


Additional Information


Interim Role: Focus on reviewing and enhancing the overall Building Control function.


Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.


We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.


Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.


The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.


The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.



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