Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for a Building Control Surveyor to work with Somerset Council. This is a contract role for a minimum of 3 to 6 months, working 37 hours per week.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the organisation meets its statutory duty of enforcing the Building Regulations. This could be applicable to all types of construction projects, as well as taking appropriate action of dangerous structures and proposed demolition works.

Responsibilities:

• 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 Council’s duties and powers under The Building Act 1984 and other allied legislation.
• Working at a mostly independent operating level, with the autonomy to undertake complex assessment using professional judgement. Being aware of consequences for professional error to ensure safety of occupants.
• This role will require key life safety decision making skills and technical expertise to ensure buildings are safe and compliant for occupants.
• Work on all project types within the Class 2 (minimum) limitations outlined in the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
• They must represent the authority 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.
• Provide supervision and support junior members of staff with technical expertise to ensure compliance is achieved and the service is meeting its statutory obligation.
• In the case of potentially dangerous structures, attend emergency callouts 24/7/365 for immediate response to requests from Emergency Services, determine the scale and nature of emergency measures to make them and the public safe including issuing Statutory and demolition notices.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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)

Location: Taunton, Somerset

Hourly rate is negotiable depending on experience.

If this position is of interest, please get in touch with Jake Singh at Belmont Recruitment or apply now! If you are looking for a position in a different sector, do not hesitate to get in touch as we have many other opportunities available across England.

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