Principal Building Control Surveyor Gr JRole purpose:The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its comm.....
Principal Building Control Surveyor Gr J
Role purpose:
The Council is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for its communities. To do this the Council needs employees who thrive in an agile and networked organisation and who can support continuous improvement within a constructive organisational culture.
Key activities
Performance
● Works with manager and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor
performance, within a culture of continual improvement
● Supports operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best
effect and impact
● Effectively plan, manage and deliver individual workload requirements in line with service
performance standards
● Assist with the development of market share as well as providing solutions to increase and
generate additional income.
● To represent the service in Magistrates Court, providing witness statements where
appropriate.
The Council wants to change its relationship with our communities, our partners and the people we serve. This means:
To support the operational delivery, outcomes and development of the Building Control function. To implement and enforce the Building Regulations and associated legislation within the borough. The role reports to the Head of Building Control and will provide development support to wider Building Control team members.
Customers and Partners:
● Builds strong internal and external working partnerships to enable the service to be
delivered in an outcome-focused and efficient way
● Supports Kingston’s commitment to community cohesion and valuing diversity and social
inclusion
● Maintain an awareness of external factors (including competitors, construction
developments, technical seminars, government policies and initiatives, current and proposed legislation in relation to building safety) which impact the business. Communicate such information and any subsequent changes to the team, stakeholders and wider client base.
● To actively promote the service through professional presentations, where appropriate within the commercial market area. Taking a lead role in the participation within local events relating to the promotion of Building Regulations, allied legislation and service.
Digital/New Ways of Working
● Uses new technologies, particularly Google, to adopt modern, agile working practices,
improve customer service and eliminating paper-based processes wherever possible.
Delivery
● Support the Building Control Manager in providing inspirational and constructive
leadership to the Building Control team, encouraging innovation, professionalism and
development.
● Take responsibility for monitoring the level of technical excellence and technical
consistency of the team, generating additional income and driving out unnecessary waste through continuous process improvement. Embracing and implementing change and reviewing existing products, services and markets.
● Provide mentorship, guidance and career development direction to less experienced colleagues, encouraging career focus through personal development, outstanding performance and good attitude.
● Assess complex delegated Full Plans, Building Notice and Regularisation submissions promptly and within the agreed performance and statutory time periods delivering appropriate determinations.
● Undertake all necessary site inspection requests and maintain detailed site records.
● Undertake a range of additional responsibilities on behalf of the Building Control service including dangerous structures cover including out of hours, demolition notices,
accessibility and fire prevention.
● To prepare reports, correspondence and notices on Building Control matters to support
the active promotion and marketing of the service.
● Liaise with colleagues in Development Management services.
Qualifications:
● Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building
Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at
an equivalent level.
● Member of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent with
relevant Building Control bias and evidence of achieving CPD requirement.
● Demonstrate competence gained in plan examination, site inspections in a specialist skill area such as structural, thermal, access, fire engineering and/or external wall systems,
working at or towards Level 6A of the LABC Detailed Competency Matrix.
● Dedicated to obtaining the training and qualifications required to obtain a Building Safety
Regulator (BSR) licence in line with the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022.
Knowledge:
● Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and
materials.
● An excellent working knowledge of legislation, regulations and professional codes of
practice relevant to the service area, including associated Building Control functions
offered by a Local Authority.
● Demonstrate an excellent understanding of local government services and procedures.
● Have an excellent understanding of professional boundaries and how they impact on
service delivery within the setting of local government.
● Have an understanding of financial constraints and how they impact service delivery.
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Start Time: 08:00
End Time: 17:00
Pay Per Hour: £39.73
Location: Kingston Upon Thames, South West London
Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please send an up to date CV.