Who You Are You are a highly skilled and knowledgeable professional with substantial experience in building control, possessing an authoritative understanding of relevant systems and regulations, including the Building Act and Building Regulations. You demonstrate strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven capacity to supervise and motivate staff. Self-motivated and able to work independently, you exhibit exceptional problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and an ability to make informed decisions on-site. You are adept at interpreting detailed architectural drawings and structural designs, as well as evaluating fire engineering reports. Full Corporate Membership of RICS, CABE, or CIOB is required, along with a full driving license and the ability to traverse uneven ground and climb ladders. Your role is customer-facing, necessitating superior communication skills in English. What the Job Involves As a Senior Building Control Surveyor, you provide technical expertise and oversee the administration and enforcement of building legislation to ensure public health and safety within the Borough. You manage developments within your designated area, including plan checking, site inspections, and enforcement of regulations. The role involves responding to dangerous structures and demolitions, coordinating emergency actions, and providing advisory service to various stakeholders including the public, developers, and other officers. The job requires processing building regulation applications, conducting site inspections, supervising emergency work, and providing technical advice. Additionally, you support training initiatives, ensuring self-development and the development of others. You will interact with internal teams such as environmental services and planning enforcement, as well as external stakeholders like the London Fire Brigade and Thames Water. The role also includes responsibilities for performance management and service delivery, aligned with the Council's equal opportunities policies.