At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure building safety and compliance while engaging with clients and managing projects.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to community welfare and sustainable development.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on teamwork and innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital role that impacts public safety and environmental conservation.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of building regulations and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Spinwell is recruiting for a Building Control Surveyor for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
Responsibilities of the Building Control Surveyor:
- Deliver high quality services to Peterborough in line with national quality standards, legislation, regulation, best practice, statutory obligations and organisational objectives through:
- Securing the health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings and of others who may be affected by buildings or matters connected with building
- Furthering the conservation of fuel and power
- Preventing waste, undue consumption, misuse or contamination of water
- Furthering the protection or enhancement of the environment
- Facilitating sustainable development
- Furthering the prevention or detection of crime
- Proactive engagement with commercial clients to support income generation in line with the department targets and budget
- Effectively engage with clients throughout the building control process to advise, inspect work and ensure all decisions and actions comply with council policy, legislation and regulations
- Achieving customer satisfaction levels in line with national standards and best practice, to meet customer, partner, organisational and statutory requirements
- Identify and take necessary action in relation to illegal/non-compliant work – enforcement and contravention
Skills/Experience of the Building Control Surveyor:
- Current relevant building regulations and legislation, health and safety and licensing regulations and legislations
- Private sector building control
- National quality and customer service standards
- Process plans and inspect all types of building development in line with current legislation
- Effective delivery of performance in line with local and national targets
- Delivering high quality services to both internal and external customers
- Effective negotiation, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to achieve effective working relationships both internally and externally
- Ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines
- Monitoring and management of caseloads relating to enforcement, contravention, demolition, and dangerous structures
- Effective and accurate report writing and inspection record keeping
- Ability to provide training and support to junior members of the team (shadowing and mentoring)
- Effective in both working as an individual (own case load) and as part of a team
- Ability to create ideas and implement new ways of promoting the service
- Broad range of IT skills including Building control and Planning Systems e.g. Uniform
- Use of equipment in line with surveying and assessing compliance – Theodolite, moisture meter, thermal imaging camera, laser measure, endoscope
If you are a Building Control Surveyor, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
Building Control Surveyor - Council in Peterborough employer: Spinwell Global
As a Building Control Surveyor with Spinwell, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality services in Peterborough, ensuring compliance with national standards and promoting sustainable development. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through mentorship opportunities and encourages innovative ideas to enhance service delivery, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the public sector.
