Building Control Surveyor - Wirral, United Kingdom - Proactive Workforce Solutions

Proactive Workforce Solutions
Proactive Workforce Solutions
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Wirral, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Proactive Workforce Solutions are currently recruiting a Building Control Surveyor to work with one of our clients based in Wirral.


Role Purpose:


Assist in the provision and delivery of a customer-orientated Building Control Service, which ensures the health, safety and welfare of people in and around the built environment following the section's policy, aims and objectives, business plan and marketing strategy.


Key
Responsibilities:


  • In the interests of public safety and protection, to undertake any reasonable action to protect the public from dangerous structures, unauthorised works, demolition work and works that form obstructions to the public highway. This will include the participation in an out of hour's emergency call out rota providing a 24hour rapid response service for dangerous structure incidents throughout the Borough.
  • Undertake statutory and other site inspections in connection with plans and building notices deposited under the Building Regulations and under the powers set out in Section 32 of the Building Act 1984 and as directed within the sections service plan and policy documents.
  • Liaising with builders and owners to ensure materials, construction practices etc. comply with all current legislation and codes of practice.
  • Be prepared to instigate enforcement procedures as per Building Control and the enforcement policies, preparing reports and statements for the Solicitor and appearing in court as a witness as required, when undertaking any enforcement action required under the Building Regulations, Building Act and any associated legislation.
  • Undertake all duties and maintenance of accurate records in accordance with any assigned Quality Management Systems or other procedural guidance
  • Deliver a highquality service and level of performance which contributes to achieving any agreed service targets and improvement objectives, contained within the service plans and policy documents

Experience/Qualifications:


  • Able to provide readily understood professional building regulation and associated legislation advice to elected members, applicants, agents, members of other Departments and all stakeholders on all matters related to the Building Control Service.
  • Work as an integrated and flexible member of the Building Control team to assist other team members during periods of high workload to achieve the corporate objectives affecting Building Control.
  • People management skills such as tact, negotiation, diplomacy and sensitivity to guard against hostilities and potentially high levels of conflict with some service users when having to deal with difficult situations, which could lead to intimidation, abuse, threats and offensive language.
  • Understanding the requirements of the role and the function of Building Control and having a sound knowledge of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents, allied legislation and technical documents associated with the building control function.
  • An awareness of relevant health & safety legislation in order to ensure your safety and the safety of more junior staff under your supervision.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have a customer service and qualityfocused approach.
  • Commit to ongoing professional development by ensuring that CPD records are kept up to date.
  • A reasonable level of mobility, agility to undertake site inspections, and ability to work at height or in confined spaces.

Benefits:


  • Competitive salary
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Online portal giving access to discounts etc.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm


Salary:
From £14.78 per hour


Benefits:


  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Wirral: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
PWS/DR/BD/WIR/
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