Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise and review inspection reports, site records, and associated documentation completed by colleagues.
- Ensure inspections and reports are completed in accordance with current Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation, professional standards, and organisational procedures.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to colleagues where required.
- Monitor the quality, consistency, and timeliness of inspection records and reporting.
- Identify areas of non-compliance, risk, or technical concern and provide recommendations for corrective action.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Building Control service.
- Examine and assess submitted plans, specifications, calculations, and supporting information for compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
- Carry out plan checks on a variety of building projects including domestic, commercial, and complex developments, appropriate to registration class and competency.
- Issue clear and accurate plan check reports, consultation responses, and compliance advice.
- Liaise with applicants, architects, surveyors, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and secure compliance.
- Assess plans submitted for Building Regulation approval.
- Support undergraduate Registered Building Inspectors on more complex technical matters.
- Undertake forensic investigations as necessary.
- Attend and meaningfully engage in team meetings.
- Provide technical contributions at team meetings, promoting personal and colleagues’ professional development.
- Complete other duties as agreed and assigned by the Line Manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class 2F)
- Building Control plan checking experience
- Full knowledge of Key Legislation is essential i.e Approved Documents, The Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales) and The Building Act 1984
- Full Member of RICS, CIOB or CABE (or working towards membership)
- Experience in working with a range of IT products (e.g. MS Office applications, Intermediate/advanced Outlook, Spreadsheets, databases etc.), document management systems and dataspace
- Strong communication skills with an approachable nature
- Ability to work in an organised manner, with the ability to manage multiple projects with parallel deadlines.
- Competent in Commercial Plan Checking is preferred
- Knowledge of the RICS Plan of works, including the design and construction stages, would be desirable.
- Knowledge of Key Legislation is essential i.e. British Standards BS9991 & BS9999.
- Up to £65,000 DOE
- 25 days per annum (increasing by one day per year after a year, up to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays
- Two days of paid leave for volunteering either with our charity of the year, or something close to you personally
- Remote working arrangements
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employer pension contribution of 6%
- Professional fees paid, i.e. CABE, RICS or CIOB
- Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
- Death in service benefit of 3 x salary
- Free on-site parking
Hertfordshire Building Control is part of a group of companies under Broste Rivers Ltd.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Broste Rivers Ltd fully supports the terms of The Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. We want a diverse workforce which reflects our community and welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, and maternity and marital or civil partnership status.
Contact Details:
Hertfordshire Building Control Recruitment Team
