Building Control Surveyor - Darlington, United Kingdom - The Jeya Group Ltd

The Jeya Group Ltd
The Jeya Group Ltd
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Darlington, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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We are looking for Building Control Surveyor that will be responsible for providing professional building control advice and carrying out appropriate enforcement of the Building Regulations.

Provide a comprehensive Building Control Service to deliver a safe built environment outcome for the community.


MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • In a professional capacity, provide sound and timely guidance and make recommendations on all aspects of building works that fall within the scope of the Building Regulations in order to ensure that building and construction work is carried out in accordance with the Building Regulations

This includes:

  • Carry out site inspections of work in progress, make full and accurate records and where necessary follow up to their conclusion, including any enforcement action required.
  • Carry out enforcement duties where approval has not been sought and the works being
carried out are unauthorised.

fully justified decisions to approve or reject proposals.

  • Carry out assessments of design calculations.
  • Provide factual information, advice and guidance as required on the need for Building
  • Hold presubmission discussions.
  • Determine that the appropriate Building Regulation fees are charged for works that do not
fall within the list of publicised building control fees for Darlington. This includes providing competitive individual determined fee quotations, issued in a professional and timely manner.


  • Deal with reports of dangerous structures, attend the site of reported dangerous structures, make arrangements for the danger to be removed, authorise emergency work which could initially be at the expense of the Council, and implement relevant processes to ensure the safety of the public. This may include initiating legal action against the owner of the structure to have it made safe and have any costs incurred by the Council recovered.
  • Organise, monitor, develop and deploy appropriate resources within the team as required and on a day to day basis direct the work, mentor and give guidance to the Building Control Technician, to assist them to carry out their duties in a competent manner and provide a co-ordinated delivery of service that is efficient and effective in line with Council strategic and service objectives.
  • Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of policy and other decisions of the Council and Departmental Management Team.
  • Contribute to the management of relevant works programmes and advising on priorities and costs as appropriate.
  • Work to achieve the relevant standards of performance and measures of efficiency to ensure that services are being effectively delivered
  • Assist where necessary in the undertaking of surveys and research to establish the needs of the community and provide the Council with information to assist in the formulation of the Council's policy and decisions.
  • As and when necessary, deputise for the Building Control Manager.
  • Contribute to the delivery of projects for the Council, which may extend beyond the boundaries of the department.
  • Keep abreast of all legislation, changes and relevant best practice.
  • Assist the Building Control Manager, and deputise where required, with the monitoring and inspections of grounds under the Safety of sports grounds Act 1975 and undertaking the duties related to the Councils Public Events Safety Advisory Group.
  • Maintain and regularly update records and statistics, including researching information and preparing case histories, briefing notes and summaries of technical information.
  • Maintain and regularly update records on services, ground conditions and other constraints and checking proposals against such records.
  • Contribute to the promotion of the use of the authorities Building Control Service.
  • Ensure that you work in line with all the Council's policies and procedures and ensure that you are aware of your obligations under these.
  • Behave according to the Employees' Code of Conduct and ensure that you are aware of your obligations and responsibilities re: conflicts of interest, gifts, hospitality and other matters covered by the Code.
  • Carry out your role in line with the Council's Equality agenda.
  • To comply with health and safety policies, organisational statements and procedures, report any incidents / accidents/ hazards and take a pro-active approach to health and safety matters in order to protect yourself and others.
  • Any other duties of a similar nature related to this post that may be required from time-to-time.
  • Darlington Borough Council and schools within the Borough are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
  • This post is deemed to be a 'Customer Facing' role in line with the definition of the Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers.
  • Relevant Degree or equivale
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