What's involved with this role: Temporary Building Control Surveyor – Property Services Job Ref: Brent 5250562 Pay Rate: £18.66 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 36 Monday to Friday, normal working hours Role Length: This opening assignment is for 4-5 months City: Wembley, London The purpose of the role is to implement and enforce the requirements of the Building Regulations and Associated Legislation in an effective and efficient manner, both in an office and site environment, dealing with a varied and heavy workload, so as to ensure that Statutory Requirements and performance targets are met. Key Receptibilities: Be responsible for and to manage their own work in consultation with the Building Control Manager, ensuring that the services provided are delivered effectively and efficiently. Contribute to the overall performance of the Section by assisting in the preparation, implementation and review of the Section Delivery Plan to maintain and improve service delivery. Actively contribute to the performance targets and outcomes of the Section and to meet personal targets in order to assist the Council in meeting its requirements to deliver the Community and Council Plans. Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of appropriate legislation, the Building Regulations and Approved Documents, Government Guidance and Circulars, British Standards, approved Codes of Practice and Best Practice Technical Guidance. Undertake training and education, as identified in conjunction with the Section Manager, with a commitment to obtaining appropriate qualifications and membership of Professional Organisations relevant to the post, and to further develop their knowledge and expertise as required. Determine submitted applications for compliance with the Building Regulations and Associated Legislation including carrying out all necessary consultations with internal and external Consultees, liaison with Agents and Applicants and all other associated works necessary, including keeping appropriate records, so as to enable a decision to be made on the Application within Statutory time limits. Undertake, in a safe manner complying with all necessary Health and Safety requirements, Site Inspections as appropriate so as to ensure constructed works are in compliance with Statutory Legislation and Guidance and to undertake associated administration. Prepare statements of evidence on Building Regulation matters and to give evidence on behalf of the Council at examinations in public, court, public inquiries and informal hearings and where necessary act as an expert witness. NB: Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobstclrec.com by quoting the job reference and job title exactly. To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would suggest that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, rather than as a PDF. If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than entertaining umbrella pay terms, we do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, we cannot, unfortunately, respond to all applications. If, therefore, you have not heard from us within 3 days please make a working assumption that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Other “Essential Requirements” – Please check to ensure that your CV addresses the following items: Unless the DBS requirement stated above is for a Basic Disclosure, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. Qualifications: Possession of, or studying towards, a University Degree or equivalent in a building related subject and be able to progress to full membership of RICS, CIOB or CABE. Registered with the Building Safety Regulator to at least Level 5 (no later than the end of March 2024). Skills & Experience: Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role, or context and ideally within a public sector organisation. Ability to undertake special /research projects as required and agreed with line manager to develop services. Good analytical / Research skills to appraise complex, unique and innovative solutions. Substantial experience and successful track record of dealing with a range of commercial, residential and mixed-use projects including fire engineered solutions. Ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of national and regional Building Control issues. Ability to undertake site inspections in an effective and efficient manner, so as to be able to verify constructional compliance. Ability to write and/or present clear and concise reports, letters and statements on behalf of the Directorate. Ability to present the Council’s position in public meetings, public inquiries, informal hearings, formal and informal meetings with Councillors and with representatives of public, private and voluntary sectors and be an expert witness at court. Ability to give appropriate building control advice to, and communicate in an efficient and courteous manner with, a wide range of service users, including applicants, agents, the public, other staff and Councillors. Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite). S Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please