About the Role - To undertake the role, the post holder will deal with a range of building control and integrated planning and housing adaptation duties. Responsible for the day-to-day project management of multiple projects, ensuring, as far as practicable, compliance with building regulations and associated standards of construction projects and / or conversion project.
Responsibilities
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced technical staff to ensure our standards and service levels in all aspects of RBCA and related activities are achieved
• Support the introduction/delivery of new products and services as required
• Assessing applications
• Attending meetings, training sessions and seminars, as required by the business
• An advocate for Assent, representing the business in a professional manner
• Taking responsibility for a portfolio of projects within a geographical area
• Providing technical support and guidance to clients and less experienced members of the team
• Effective time management to optimise inspection visits to sites and in relation to plan checking requirements
• Recording and maintaining accurate inspection records
• Managing relationships with customers to promote business development
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, both internal and external, forging meaningful relationships
Qualifications:
• Keen eye for detail and process orientated
• Will have the ability to make pragmatic decisions to achieve safe, and compliant buildings
• Will be able to work with the minimum of supervision/remotely in line with established policies and procedures
• Will have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness
• Chartered or working towards full corporate membership of Chartered Institute of Building Engineers or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Hold and maintain appropriate Technical Class 2A-2D Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status
• Conversant with relevant legislation, technical guidance and has knowledge of the impact of The Building Safety Act (2022)
• Fire safety
• Health and Safety
• A knowledge of the construction design process and RIBA Stages of work
• Competency framework and code of professional conduct rules
• Knowledge of customer care and the principles of equal opportunities in providing a Building Control function
• A track record in ensuring compliance and enforcement with the Building Regulations. Working towards and gaining experience of different types of buildings and projects
• Effective self-management of site inspections and reporting
• Assessing safety and risk. Working Experience in a building control environment
• Develop strong internal working relationships across all areas of the business
• Relationship management and development across all teams and stakeholders
• Build and maintain client relationships across a mix of design and construction teams
• Assessing compliance against regulation & legislation
• Plan checking across a wide range of project types
• Site Inspection
• Assessing safety and risk
• Enforcement
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