What's involved with this role: Interim Building Control Officer Job Ref: Bournemouth 5263005 Pay Rate: £44.97 per hour PAYE approx Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, 09:00 - 16:00 Role Length: This opening assignment is for 3 months City: BOURNEMOUTH Part Time Considered The candidate must be a Class 2 Surveyor. They will be required to carry out site visits and attend office meetings, some hybrid working may be possible. You will ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people in and around buildings, overseeing compliance with fire legislation and the Building Act 1984 for converted, extended, and newly constructed properties. You will promote energy efficiency, meet the needs of disabled individuals through relevant legislation, and ensure compliance with current fire safety standards. Additionally, you will implement Building Regulations for Council, commercial, and private buildings, manage dangerous structures and callouts, and market the Building Control service, ensuring all projects are handled professionally and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Assess Building Regulation application construction plans for compliance with the Building Regulations 2010 and associated legislation deciding whether to approve or reject, including examination of initial notices. Undertake site inspections of building work under Building Control legislation and in accordance with the Council’s policy guidelines. Provide technical advice regarding the practical application of Building Regulations both prior and post receipt of application to building professionals and members of the public face to face, via telephone and email. Carry out inspections, prepare reports, record information and serve any necessary legal documents including enforcement action in respect of the following: demolitions, dangerous structures and monitoring planning conditions on request. Investigate Unauthorised Work and serve enforcement notices. Inspection of and report upon dangerous buildings and structures and take necessary action to arrange for the removal of any danger to the public and cost recovery. Participate in a 24 hour weekly rota. Maintain full and accurate records of inspections, discussions and meetings. Analysis and registration of Building Notices, including checking and negotiation of fees. Key requirements: Degree or equivalent level qualification in Construction or other building related discipline Essential Professional membership of Association of Building Engineers or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Full Driving Licence. Thorough knowledge of construction techniques, the design process and controlling legislation Sound professional knowledge of Building Law and how this is interpreted through technical guidance and application for all types of buildings Working knowledge across a variety of specialist disciplines such as architects, surveyors, electrical/mechanical/structural/geotechnical/fire engineers Knowledge of building materials and industry products/systems Sound knowledge of Health & Safety procedures relating to safe working on building sites etc. Proven relevant and practical experience in the construction/building industry Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to deal with customers, professionals, members of the public Customer Care skills and ability to deal with confrontational situations Negotiating skills and diplomacy 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. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. "XI ALD 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.