Senior Building Control Surveyor
Braintree District Council
Permanent, Full Time
From £53,635 - £57,646 per annum, inclusive of £7,500 market supplement
Location: Braintree
Closing Date: 25th August 2024
Our vision - We will be ambitious, support each other and work together in new ways to achieve outstanding results
Essex County Council are delighted to be working in partnership with Braintree District Council to recruit for the role of a Senior Building Control Surveyor.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at Braintree District Council as a Senior Building Control Surveyor and be part of our transformation! We are evolving our Building Control Service, moving beyond the traditional local government model. Whether this be a step-up or sidestep within your career you'll have the opportunity to help shape a more customer-focused approach, explore new markets, and drive income growth.
Braintree District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority with a vision of creating a great place for our residents and businesses. We are becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Accountabilities
The purpose of this role is to process Building Regulation applications throughout the Braintree District and enforce Building Regulations meeting the Council's statutory obligations. Duties are inclusive but not limited to:
- Support Building Control Managers in developing the Council's Building Control Service to ensure high professional standards of service delivery and customer care.
- Manage a caseload of building control duties to agreed targets.
- Examine plans and conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.
- Liaise with applicants, the public, construction professionals, and statutory bodies on building control matters.
- Provide advice to customers on regulatory compliance and handle demolitions and dangerous structures.
- Promote and market the Building Control Service locally and provide quotes and manage payments for services.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies, represent the Council at relevant committees, and support team development.
The Experience You Will Bring
Skillset: A member of either Chartered Association of Building Engineers (MCABE) or Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) Building and 5 years post qualification experience; or level five of the LABC Competency Framework. Have achieved Class 3 or 4 Competency with the Building Safety Regulator. Have a valid driving licence with access to a car for travel throughout the district.
Knowledge: Possess extensive knowledge of Building Control and associated issues (construction, regulations and legislation), excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to work independently, support team development, and make informed decisions. Demonstrate a commitment to service improvement, flexibility, and effective influence and negotiation.
Experience: In completing technical tasks to a high standard and achieving targets; in decision making covering complex and varied Building Control issues; in dealing with dangerous structures and demolitions; in writing and presenting reports and letters on complex issues.
What benefits do we offer?
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our employees. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.
- We promote and encourage hybrid and flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
- Payment of professional fees
- Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- Free Car Parking
- Health and Wellbeing Programme
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme including counselling
- Option to purchase extra holiday
- Excellent learning and Development opportunities with career pathways
Braintree District Council is proud to be a disability confident employer. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
Braintree District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have queries on this role or require a full copy of the role profile, please email sadie.orwell@essex.gov.uk
