The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact Natalie Holness:
Email: natalie.holness@hounslow.gov.uk
Please note this is rolling advert and we encourage submission of applications at any time. Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when applications are received and assessed to have met the requirements.
This is a great opportunity to join Hounslow’s Building Control Service as a Senior Building Control Surveyor.
Working as part of a busy and ambitious team, up to Class 2 general level, the successful candidate will carry out examination and inspection of Building Regulation submissions, plans and site work to ensure building works comply with Building Regulations, including non-domestic projects.
You will assist the Building Control Team Manager with operations within the Borough and undertake inspection/work when required out of Borough. The role will include consultation and liaison with other sections and departments.
The successful candidate will ensure that Building Control work is carried out in accordance with documented procedures, timescales and deadlines.
If requested, you will join the Dangerous Structure Rota to assist in the provision of an out of hours emergency service.
The role and the team are situated in our Planning and Buildings service, working with the Building Control Team Manager to ensure Building Control services are delivered in an efficient way.
The team resolve complex Building Control related issues and as part of that, amongst other requirements, you will be required to;
1. Undertake examination for compliance Building Regulation Applications (including Full Plan, Regularisation, Reversion and Building Notices together with appropriate amendments) deposited under the Building Regulations and associated legislation as instructed and making recommendations to the Building Control Team Manager.
2. Work in a small team within an area of the Borough.
3. Undertake efficient and regular Building Regulation inspections for all projects (including non-domestic) and to compile accurate records.
4. Undertake efficient inspections and to report accurately on dangerous structures and advise on remedial measures to be undertaken.
About You
You will have significant skills and proven experience in delivering Building Control services to a high standard.
You will have the ability to clearly communicate and provide advice on technical Building Control matters.
You will have the ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and technical information.
You will have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
You will have the ability to engage positively with customers and provide good levels of customer service.
