Cheltenham Borough Council - Senior Building Control Surveyor

This role will be in line with, and minimum of, Class 2D building inspectors, as defined by the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). You will perform restricted activities and advise on restricted functions within the limitations of your registration but work towards Class 3. As a registered building inspector, you will work on those appropriate to your competence and the limitations of your registration. The building types reflect those identified within the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Approved Documents. The registration scheme for this class will recognise the skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours of the individual and will relate to all building types within all Classes up to 2A-D. You will be expected to have and maintain your Class 2D Building Inspector competences as defined within the HSE Building Inspector Competence Framework throughout employment.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying, determining and taking action to secure compliance
• Providing competent advice to building control bodies and duty holders
• Acting within and maintaining own competence, supporting others to do the same
• Identifying and reporting conflicts of interest for appropriate action to be taken
• Undertaking all work in compliance with the Code of Conduct
• Assessing plans and carrying out inspections to assess whether building work is undertaken in compliance with the Building Regulations 2010 (as amended), other requirements of the Building Act 1984 (as amended) and associated legislation, standards and guidance for type of buildings as mentioned above, as defined by the Building Safety Act 2022 (amended)

These relate to the subject areas, activities, and functions within the competence framework and the ability to deliver on these in compliance with limitations within the individual’s registration.

General accountabilities:

• Work to add value to, and be a valued member of, the team and to be valued by customers
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensuring, as reasonably practicable, that safe working practices are adopted by employees within the working environment
• Work in compliance with the codes of conduct, regulations (including financial) and policies of the council
• Exercise proper and absolute integrity in respect of all confidential matters and the confidentiality of personal and sensitive information
• Show a commitment to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people and children, in line with the organisation’s policy
• Any other tasks or activities that may be deemed appropriate by senior management.

Essential qualifications/skills:

• Registered as a minimum Class 2D Building Inspector
• Level 4-6 academic qualification or equivalent, relevant professional/vocational training
• Sufficient knowledge to contribute to the demonstration of competence against the BICoF, relevant legislation, approved documents and guidance
• Fire/life safety
• Health and safety
• Design and construction

Experience:

• Assessing compliance against the Building Act 1984 (as amended), Building Regulations 2010 (as amended) and other applicable, allied legislation, standards and guidance
• Previous experience of the building types on which they intend to work
• Inspections
• Plans assessment
• Developing and implementing inspection schedules
• Assessing safety and risk
• Taking action to secure compliance, including enforcement action

Skills and abilities:

• Analysis of information
• Decision making
• Record keeping and report writing
• IT proficiency
• Communicating, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Supervising and mentoring trainees
• Is customer focused, responsive, and co-operative with customers
• Is proactive/self-motivated
• Prioritises and meets tight deadlines
• Is flexible
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with current data protection legislation

Desirable qualifications/skills:

• Commitment to developing knowledge and skills through continuing professional development (CPD)
• Commitment to acting with integrity, respect and in compliance with the Code of Conduct
• Making effective decisions
• Communicating and influencing
• Working as an individual and as part of a team
• Adaptability and resilience
• Leadership and seeing the bigger picture
• Ethical and inclusive behaviours