Building Surveyor

Job Description: Building Surveyor

Contract: 12 months (possible extension)

Location: Bootle, Merseyside

Overview:

* Our client is transforming building safety regulation across England, ensuring that residents are safe and feel safe in their homes.

* We are seeking a Building Control Professional either class2 (C) or 2 (F) (to work under the direction of a 3(H), to join our client and help shape the future of building practice in England by providing direct support to our Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to ensure regulatory decisions are technically robust and proportionate.

* This post requires detailed knowledge of technical matters Candidates will be good communicators, able to present technical issues clearly and succinctly

* Roles will mainly support new build Higher Risk Building plans assessment for our client’s Building Control “innovation” team.

* You will be providing specialist advice to MDTs reviewing (and peer reviewing) building control applications, and support regulatory and policy teams interpretation of the Building Regulations 2010.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work as part of a team of professional specialists with responsibility for work related to building control and building regulations.

* Assist Regulatory Leads and caseworkers in interpreting complex submissions in relation to compliance with building regulation, statutory processes and best practice in regulation.

* Participate in MDT meetings, case validation discussion, and relevant regulatory panels, offering advice to support robust evidence-based decision making.

* Help identify and address procedural or technical failings in applications and advise on appropriate regulatory responses.

Person Specification: Essential Skills and Criteria

* Substantial experience in building control regulation, including assessing compliance with building regulations and overseeing complex or higher risk building projects.

* Ability to interpret technical and regulatory information and apply it pragmatically in support of proportionate enforcement or regulatory decision making.

* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accessible technical advice and guidance.

* Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments and contributing technical assurance in decision making contexts whilst maintaining positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders