Building Control Surveyor

Building Control Surveyor

Reading

Permanent

£45,000 – £60,000 DOE  + Benefits  

The Client

My client provides Building Control services to both the residential and commercial builds. Our main client base is made up by working directly with architects, agents, builders, developers and householders.

Job Purpose

• To provide Building Control surveying / site inspections on a variety of developments to check for compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation. The role will mostly involve the inspecting side – so if you like this side then this role will be perfect for you.

Overview of Responsibilities

Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

• Inspecting buildings being constructed and / or converted, working closely with Developers and Builders to ensure the works are in accordance with Building Regulations.
• Effectively self-manage, by forward-planning own workload, to provide a responsive, helpful and professional service whilst maximising time spent on site.
• Recording inspection details on the data base and communicating comments to customers.
• Ongoing liaison with Surveyors and Management on technical matters – to ensure that standards are being maintained and procedures adhered to.
• Ongoing liaison with Developers / Clients / Builders, offering technical advice and guidance.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Experience / Skills

• Full member of professional organisations: MRICS / MCABE or similar in the appropriate discipline of Building Control or are near your chartership however candidates who have the relevant experience will also be considered.
• 5 years relevant BC experience, plan check and site inspections and relevant warranty, quality or defect resolution experience.
• Appropriate knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations, associated legislation and construction standards.
• Basic understanding of latent defect risk management and the methods for mitigating claims.
• Basic understanding of general insurance principals and terminology desirable.
• Ability to undertake site inspections to assess both quality and the cause/effect of building defects.
• Commercial awareness and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to create good working relationships with other construction professionals
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage own workload within agreed parameters.
• Demonstrable ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to motivate self and influence others.
• Excellent Customer Services skills and experience of Relationship Management.
• Flexible in personal approach.
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

28 Days holiday + Stats

Private Medical Care

Pension

Car Allowance + 45pm

Death in Service

Memberships/CPD training

Regular Building Regulations Training