Registered Building Inspector
West Yorkshire - Huddersfield, Wakefield
Permanent
45,000 - 60,000 (DOE)
The Client
Our client are one of the leading Approved Inspectors of building control services which are tailored to client requirements. My client can provide solutions when you want them, where you want them, from design phase to completion.
The Role
The company has seen huge success and growth in recent years and are looking for a specialist Class 2 Registered Building Inspector.
People are at the heart of their business, and they pride themselves as being an employer of choice, making their employees a priority to best ensure work-life balance, flexibility where possible and promote continuous training and development for all.
The Registered Building Inspector will be joining the company at an amazing and exciting time of development and growth and will contribute significantly to the profitable long-term growth of the business and advocate the values / culture of the business.
To undertake the role, the post holder will deal with a range of building control and integrated planning and housing adaptation duties.
Responsible for the day-to-day project management of multiple projects, ensuring, as far as practicable, compliance with building regulations and associated standards of construction projects and / or conversion projects.
The company strive every day to create an inclusive workplace where every individual feels celebrated, can be themselves and can contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
Duties of the post include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for upholding the groups quality (ISO9001) risk management and ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements.
- Ensure awareness and uphold best practice in respect of all risk management initiatives and that all policies and procedures are adhered to ensure rigor around PI/PL insurance and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
- Undertaking restricted activities in accordance with the RBI Code of Conduct for assigned projects - to ascertain compliance with building regulations and associated standards of construction projects and/or conversion projects.
- Supporting and mentoring less experienced technical staff to ensure our standards and service levels in all aspects of RBCA and related activities are achieved.
- Support the introduction/delivery of new products and services as required.
- Assessing applications.
- Attending meetings, training sessions and seminars, as required by the business.
- An advocate for the company, representing the business in a professional manner.
- Taking responsibility for a portfolio of projects within a geographical area.
- Providing technical support and guidance to clients and less experienced members of the team.
- Effective time management to optimise inspection visits to sites and in relation to plan checking requirements.
- Managing relationships with customers to promote business development.
Experience and Qualifications Required
Keen eye for detail and process orientated.
Will have the ability to make pragmatic decisions to achieve safe, and compliant buildings.
Will be able to work with the minimum of supervision/remotely in line with established policies and procedures.
Commercial awareness.
Chartered or working towards full corporate membership of Chartered Institute of Building Engineers or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Hold and maintain appropriate Technical Class 2 Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status.
Conversant with relevant legislation, technical guidance and has knowledge of the impact of The Building Safety Act (2022).
Fire safety, Health and Safety.
A knowledge of the construction design process and RIBA Stages of work.
Competency framework and code of professional conduct rules
Knowledge of customer care and the principles of equal opportunities in providing a Building Control function.
A track record in ensuring compliance and enforcement with the Building Regulations.
Working towards and gaining experience of different types of buildings and projects.
Effective self-management of site inspections and reporting.
Working Experience in a building control environment.
Develop strong internal working relationships across all areas of the business.
Relationship management and development across all teams and stakeholders.
Build and maintain client relationships across a mix of design and construction teams.
Assessing compliance against regulation & legislation.
Plan checking across a wide range of project types.
Benefits
Car Allowance + Mileage
Pension Scheme
Private Health Care + Life Insurance
2 x professional memberships paid
BSR Registration Fees
25 Days Holiday + Bonus Scheme