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Are you a Building Control Surveyor, seeking your next contract in the Somerset area?
Reporting into the Principal Surveyor, the successful applicant will ensure the organisation meets its statutory duty of enforcing the Building Regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring high level technical operational matters for the service.
• Registered Building Inspectors (licenced profession) must carry out the required functions principally those of plans examination; inspection of works in progress and control of demolitions and dangerous structures; all in accordance with the proper discharge of the duties and powers under The Building Act 1984 and other allied legislation.
• Work on all project types within the Class 2 (minimum) limitations outlined in the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
• Represent the organisation to ensure that new building developments and alterations to existing buildings, including residential, industrial, retail, schools, hospitals, theatres and sports establishments meet the requirements of Building Regulations and provide a fire safe, healthy and safe environment for persons in and about those buildings.
• Responsible for own workload and work independently as a Registered Building Inspector. 
• Undertake statutory consultations where required under the Building Act 1984 and other associated legislation. 
• Ensure the role is completed effectively to meet the standards and KPI’s set by the organisation and Building Safety Regulator. 
• Manage a complex workload over a geographical area, as well as supporting the management team on major projects and enforcement cases to ensure works are compliant and avoid putting occupiers at risk.
• Support the management team in marketing and build on new and existing working relationships with service users and partner organisations, to ensure the service maintains a strong market share in the competitive market. 
• Have a clear technical understanding of the relevant legislation and associated enforcement powers. Be able to apply this and also be able to represent the organisation by supporting the management team in formal enforcement cases. 

Requirements:

• Degree, HNC or degree equivalent in a construction related discipline. (desirable)
• Membership of a professional body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB (essential)
• Achieved or working towards a minimum of Class 2 registration – Note any offer will be subject to this being achieved prior to April 2024. (essential)
• 5 years Building Control experience, either with a local authority or a private organisation. (desirable)

To apply, please attach a copy of your CV

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