Deputy Building Control Manager
Lambeth, London
£400 - £450 per day PAYE
Contract
We are currently on the lookout for an experience and qualified Deputy Building Control Manager in Lambeth.
The Role:
- To assist the Head of Building Control in the management of the Building Control
- Department and lead in respect of the technical site works in respect of the large projects within the borough.
- Ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective, customer focussed service which meets the Council's statutory responsibilities and contributes to the Council's Community Plan.
- To assist the Head of Building Control in respect of professional and technical matters which include but not limited to the application of post Grenfell fire safety legislation, structural assessments, building control competency as designated by the Building Safety
- Regulator and those responsibilities that uphold the Lambeth Council's reputation.
- To provide adequate support and assistance to the overall management of planning and development, including professional and technical input to the corporate planning, management and decision making processes and representing the borough in matters relating to Building Control to stakeholders and partners outside of the Council.
- Ensure in conjunction with the Head of Building Control that the service provided is sustainable through the successful marketing and promotion of the service to maximise income in completion with private sector providers.
- To monitor and oversee the performance of the professional Building Control staff to maximise output and improve efficiency.
The Candidate:
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques, and materials.
- An excellent knowledge of legislation, regulations, and professional codes of practice for the service area, including the operational standards and rules set by the Building Safety Regulator and legislation relating to construction and the Health and Safety at Work (etc.) Act 1974 and associated Building Control functions offered by a Local Authority.
- Have a good knowledge of financial constraints and how they impact on service delivery.
- Substantial amount of post qualification experience of building control activities particularly in dealing with both full plans and building notices applications.
- Experience of working on complex building regulation applications (including fire safety) on commercial, in scope residential, educational buildings.
- 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.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in our Deputy Building Control Manager role, Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or email your CV to me directly; or call me on; 0161 241 0370.
