Building Control Surveyor - Manchester, United Kingdom - Reed Talent Solutions

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Description
Manchester City Council are currently looking for a Building Control Surveyor to work within their Building Control Section.


Contract: 6 months from start date with a possible extension


Location:
Town Hall Extension, Level 6, Full time Mon-Fri, 35 hours per week


Working arrangements:
Office based, site inspections and remote working


The role:


The Building Control Service in Manchester has a key role to play in keeping us there by making sure developments are high-quality, safe, inclusive, and sustainable.


You'll be able to show that you have knowledge and experience of Building Control, with particular emphasis on the scrutiny of designs and inspection of work across the full spectrum of the construction industry gained within either a Local Authority orApproved Inspector setting.


You should be educated to degree level in a Building Control related discipline, which can lead towards corporate membership of an appropriately recognised Building Control related professional organisation.


Key Role Descriptors:


  • The role holder will carry out the examination of building plans and inspect work or events in progress under the provision of building control legislation. This will include the administration and enforcement of public safety legislation in relation todangerous, ruinous and dilapidated buildings and demolition.
  • The role holder will be expected to check plans and carry out site inspections of buildings and structures of any form and prepare clear and accurate reports and notices that can be used for legal purposes
  • The role holder will assist in the development of less experienced personnel and in the undertaking of work of a complex nature, dealing with dangerous buildings during normal working hours, as well as participating in the outof hours emergency calloutprocedure, in respect of dangerous buildings.

Key Role Accountabilities:


  • Assisting in the delivery of the Building Control function, including matters relating to building regulations, dangerous buildings and public safety.
  • Effectively negotiate, persuade and influence in all areas of technical and legislative matters for all manner of building/construction types in order to achieve compliant buildings with the cooperation, understanding and agreement of the design team.
  • Analyse plans and building work for compliance with building regulation requirements, demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the relevant legislation, standards and construction methods associated with all types of structures. People. Pride. Place.
  • Produce clear reports on building control matters that detail technical issues relating to all aspects of building control work including the checking of designs and inspection of work on site.

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