Principal Building Control Inspector in Barnstaple

Join to apply for the Principal Building Control Inspector role at North Devon Council .

Enforcement Specialism
Class 2B-F or Class 3G-H

Come and join our friendly, busy and forward-thinking team providing a professional service on all aspects of building regulations, including plan appraisal and site inspections.

Based primarily in North Devon, the NMD Building Control Partnership is a partnership between Mid Devon District and North Devon District Councils dealing with a range of interesting projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior role, leading on the Partnership enforcement process and action, and being part of a multi-disciplined professional team.

Your Duties Will Include (But Not Limited To)

Undertake plan examination and site inspection to formulate reports and make recommendations

Assess notifications and inspection of works on site, including major commercial projects

Advise customers and staff of appropriate service levels, costs and fees

Certify work in compliance with the building regulations and issue completion certificates

Contribute to the management of the day‐to‐day running of the service

Motivate, lead, supervise and manage team members

Be the Partnership lead on Building Controls enhanced enforcement powers and related matters

Respond to dangerous structure situations and direct others to take necessary action

Requirements

A degree or equivalent qualification in construction/building related discipline

Full, or working towards, RICS or CABE membership

A good knowledge of building construction practice and Building Control regulation

Legal background, experience and detailed understanding of the law and how the courts function

Experience of Building Control enhanced enforcement powers under section 35 & 36 of the Building Act

Validation with the BSCF (Building Safety Competence Foundation), register with the Building Safety Regulator and continue this form of validation/registration

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior level

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Building Construction

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