£600 Per Day
Full Time
Contract
Central London, Greater London
Construction And Property
Posted 5 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
Planning & Conservation – Building Control
Location: London
Contract Type: Temporary
Competitive: Day rate (Umbrella)
Duration: 3 months (rolling)
Responsible to: Head of Building Control
Responsible for: Senior and Building Control Surveyors
Interviews to take place ASAP with a view to a start soon thereafter
Overview
- To lead the delivery of technical services across Building Control, ensuring all work complies with legislation and regulations.
- To support the Building Safety Regulator in regulating and enforcing standards for higher-risk buildings.
- To manage the response to dangerous structures and liaise with emergency services to ensure public safety.
- To contribute to the management of the Building Control service and deputise for senior managers where required.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice and prepare reports on building regulations, building safety, dangerous structures and land charges.
- Contribute to government consultations and technical reviews.
- Enforce the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022, including investigations, serving notices and prosecutions.
- Inspect demolitions and temporary structures, issuing licences and notices.
- Review fire safety information submitted with planning applications.
- Ensure surveyors meet competency requirements set by the Building Safety Regulator.
- Contribute to emergency planning for dangerous structures.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GDPR, Freedom of Information and equal opportunities policies.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
Qualifications
- Professional membership of MRICS, CABE or equivalent.
- Class 3 Registered Building Inspector.
Experience
- At least five years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in Building Control.
- Experience in enforcement, investigations and prosecutions.
- Experience managing complex casework, including higher-risk buildings and dangerous structures.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong knowledge of the Building Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022.
- Able to apply legislation while ensuring compliance and safety.
- Good IT skills – able to prepare reports, correspondence and manage records.
- Awareness of the commercial environment for Building Control.
- Strong report writing and briefing skills.
- Able to explain technical information clearly.
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Able to advise and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
Personal Qualities
- Able to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Decisive and proactive.
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritise.
- Committed to continuous professional development.
Patricia D`Arcy
patricia@red-personnel.co.uk
02077 243824
Division 176
Red Personnel London
8th Floor, Dutch House
307 – 308 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7LL
02077243824
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