Senior Building Control Surveyor

Job Introduction

Role Purpose

Provide, under the general direction of the Building Control Manager and supervision of a Team Leader, efficient, effective and professional Building Control services to ensure that controlled works and related matters are carried out in accordance with statutory requirements and having regard to the Council’s values and the Service’s policies, standards and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Administer and control building works to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation. Carry out site inspections and supervision, implementing any formal or informal actions as may be required, and maintain accurate and detailed records of all inspections.
•  Within the statutory framework and the Council’s values:
  • Interpret and apply requirements relating to the Building Regulations and associated legislation.
  • Be responsible for the application of appropriate enforcement measures when necessary.
  • Provide professional advice to satisfy both internal and external customer needs.
• Promote the use of the Council’s building control service through expeditious and efficient service delivery, marketing, stakeholder engagement, training and identifying opportunities to extend, improve or enhance the service.
• Participate in the implementation and auditing of the LABC Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure quality controlled activities are consistently carried out in accordance with adopted procedures.
  • Assessment and determination of submissions for compliance with Building Regulations, The Building Act and allied legislation.
  • Inspection of building work for conformity with the above-mentioned legislation.
  • Production and maintenance of detailed, accurate records and the preparation of any appropriate correspondence and reports.
  • Initiation of appropriate enforcement action, when found necessary, to achieve the Council’s duties, and the preparation of documents, and attendance at court in relation to any legal proceedings.
  • Providing professional advice and assistance to the Service’s customers, consumers and clients (both internal and external);
  • As appropriate, consulting with relevant statutory bodies and agencies.
• Carrying out inspections, making records and initiating appropriate action in respect of the following activities:
  • Dangerous structures
  • Demolitions
  • Fire safety
  • Energy efficiency and other public safety issues
  • Access provisions for disabled people
  • Consultation and administration of overlapping duties with other Council Services, agencies and organisations
• Participate in the initial examination, interpretation and consideration of submissions made to the Service, to ensure that:
  • Estimates provided in respect of submissions are appropriate for the proposed building work.
  • Payments made or due with any such submission are calculated in accordance with the charges/fees levied for the delivery of the service.
  • Initiate correspondence to deal with the quotation and payment of charges/fees so that submissions can be registered and processed.
• Monitor works during construction to ensure that the scope of work being undertaken is appropriate to the description and for the charge applied. 
• Ensure the integrity and security of data and information that is held in connection with the delivery of the service.
• Assist in the identification and introduction of procedures aimed at maximising efficiency, effectiveness, economy and competitiveness of the service.
• Implement new and amended procedures, administrative task, duties and standard letters that have been agreed by the Management Team.
• Maintain service level output in accordance with legislative requirements, performance standards, targets and indicators.
• Participate in staff development appraisals at appropriate intervals, in accordance with the Council’s Appraisal Scheme and associated performance standards and development requirements.
• Undertake professional training and validation of competence at relevant levels and standards for professional status in accordance with the rules set by one of the recognised Building Control professional bodies (e.g. Chartered Association of Building Engineers or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) and to standards set by LABC and the Building Safety Regulator. 
• To support and assist with the training of apprentices and technical support staff.
• To maintain records of professional development and to keep abreast of matters that may affect the delivery of the service.
• To comply with all decisions, policies and standing orders of the Council and all statutory requirements (e.g. The Equality Act, The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and General Data Protection Regulation).
• Adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System and assist in the development and application of initiatives, auditing requirements and the provision of associated documentation.
• In the interests of public safety, respond to reports of dangerous structures,

The Ideal Candidate

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Registered with the BSR for Class 2 
• Working towards Class 3 BSR Registration
• Chartered Building Control Surveyor status, or equivalent.
• Continual Performance Development (CPD)
• Experience in the use of computer applications, including spreadsheets and data bases
• Experience in Building Control including all of the following:
  • Examination and interpretation of Plans
  • Undertaking Site Inspections
  • Health and Safety Requirements
  • Sustainability Issues
• Interpretation of Technical Guidance
• An awareness of Building Regulations and the latest sustainable design and fire safety requirements.
• Knowledge of technical Building Regulation requirements and construction techniques.
• A thorough understanding of building control requirements, working practices and enforcement procedures.
• A thorough knowledge of key legislation 
• Understanding of relevant Health and Safety requirements and issues including risk assessments and CDM Regulations.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2025.