Full time
Salary
Range 7 – £51,178 - £55,607 per annum / plus £10,000 retention payment paid in 12 monthly instalments

Interview
To be advised


About

Can you help towards effectively delivering the Building Control function within Kent?

STG Building Control Partnership was the first Local Authority Building Control Partnership in the SouthEast between Gravesham Borough Council, Medway Council and Swale Borough Council.  Expanding to include Canterbury City Council in 2018.  We provide a flexible and modern building control service on behalf of our partner authorities.

Our vision is to ensure that buildings in Kent are designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

The Building Control Team have a strong reputation and can offer a career where you are truly supported to develop your skills and flourish with the support of colleagues. This support and commitment to staff development will ensure you can attain and maintain the competencies needed in the building control profession.

We are seeking a motivate and ambition individual who prides themselves on delivering a competitive, efficient and professional building control service to all our clients.  You’ll have the opportunity to work on projects throughout the STG area as well as enhancing your management knowledge and skills. 

We operate a hybrid working model where your working time will be divided between the office/site (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).

Responsibilities
  • As a Managing Surveyor, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring buildings in Kent meet the highest regulatory standards in safety, sustainability, accessibility, and design. Working within a professional and supportive team, you'll be responsible for:
  • Overseeing a team of surveyors to effectively and efficiently deliver the service.
  • Conducting site inspections and plan assessments to check compliance with regulations.
  • Supporting enforcement actions to ensure the council meets its obligations under the Building Act and related legislation.
  • Maintaining a strong performance culture with a focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction.

What You Bring

  • Technical Expertise: A solid understanding of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
  • Proactive Approach: The ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload with ease.
  • Collaborative Mindset: A team player who thrives in a professional and supportive environment.
  • Drive for Excellence: A passion for delivering outstanding service to clients, while maintaining the highest standards.

 

 

 

Essential qualifications/skills
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.

Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2F: Building Inspector as determined by the HSE Building Inspector Competency Framework (BICoF)
Further information

Working Location:  anywhere within the STG area (Gravesham, Medway, Swale & Canterbury)

Employment Type:   Full Time, Permanent - 37.00 hours per week

Registration:   Class 2F
 

Interested?

If you’re ready to contribute your skills to a thriving partnership, then we’d love to hear from you!

For more information, please reach out to:

Janine Weaver, Director of Partnership – 01634 331600, janine.weaver@stgbc.org.uk 

Andrea Hayes, Managing Surveyor – 01634 331134, andrea.hayes@stgbc.org.uk 

 

Please send your CV and covering letter to janine.weaver@stgbc.org.uk

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