Building Control Surveyor - Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
Full time
Apply by 07/03/2025
Salary: £41,511 - £46,731 plus benefits.
We are looking to appoint 2 self-motivated and ambitious registered Building Control Surveyors to join our highly professional and successful Building Control Team.
Responsibilities:
* Undertake assessment of building works and applications for compliance against the requirements of the Building Regulations and associated legislation.
* Undertake site inspections in connection with building works as directed for the purposes of ensuring building regulations are being complied with.
* In the interests of public safety, assess and undertake any reasonable actions to protect the public from dangerous structures, unauthorized works, demolition work, and obstructions to the public highway.
* Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota to assess and deal with dangerous buildings and structures.
* Instigate enforcement procedures against non-compliant building works in accordance with Building Control and the Council’s enforcement policies.
* Liaise with clients, contractors, principal designers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with current legislation and codes of practice.
* Work efficiently and professionally within statutory timescales and as directed by service provisions and key performance indicators.
* Assess and analyze basic structural calculations and details submitted.
* Work as an integrated and flexible member of the Building Control Team.
* Consult with internal and external organizations and communicate findings to stakeholders.
* Provide reasoned advice and responses to elected members, applicants, and agents.
* Adhere to all relevant corporate policies and procedures including Health & Safety and GDPR.
* Participate in ongoing professional development and maintain CPD records.
Minimum Requirements:
* Hold min Class 2F or 3 registrations with the Building Safety Regulator.
* Chartered Member, Member, or Fellow Chartered Member of CABE or an acceptable professional body.
* Substantial experience and understanding of the role and functions of Building Control.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and IT skills.
* Full, valid driving license and ability to travel efficiently.
If you are a fully qualified, experienced, and registered Building Control Surveyor, this career-graded post offers a great opportunity for you to progress your career. For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Andy Price at andyprice@wirral.gov.uk.
Working at Wirral:
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, with staff wellbeing as a priority. We offer a range of benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme, flexible working, and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values to apply for roles with us.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
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