Senior Building Control Surveyor/Officer

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Sanctuary Personnel

Senior Building Control Officer
Salary: £62,669 per year
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading recruitment agency within the public sector, is looking for an experienced Senior Building Control Officer to join a local authority s Building Regulations & Standards Development Management service in Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enforcing Building Regulations and associated legislation as a Registered Building Inspector under the Building Safety Act 2022. You will manage development proposals through all stages of the Building Control process, from pre-application to completion, while acting as a technical adviser and decision maker on complex and high-profile projects.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development team approach for major projects, ensuring compliance with Central Government policy, corporate initiatives, and developer aspirations.
• Act as lead officer on Building Control matters for High-Risk Buildings in coordination with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date knowledge of Building Regulations, structural engineering, fire engineering, or other relevant specialisms.
• Interpret government guidance and Building Control policy, preparing the council s case for appeals, determinations, and court proceedings as required.
• Maximise Building Control revenues by maintaining market share and ensuring timely determination of applications.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and training for Class 2 Building Control Surveyors.
• Uphold ethical standards by prioritising compliance with regulations over commercial considerations.
• Ensure safe working practices are adopted in accordance with corporate health and safety policies.

Essential Requirements (BG11 Level):

• Relevant qualification such as a Degree in Construction or Building Surveying, or HNC in Building/Civils/Structures, or equivalent.
• Valid registration (where enacted) with the Building Safety Regulator to perform the restricted function of a Building Inspector (minimum Class 2).
• Strong understanding of the legislative framework for Local Authority Building Control and detailed knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Proven experience working in a Building Control Body, ideally within a major urban environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and confident using new technology.

To progress to BG12 level, you must also:

• Hold full corporate membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, Association of Building Engineers, Institution of Structural/Civil/Fire Engineers).
• Hold valid Building Safety Regulator registration at Class 2 or Class 3 (or working towards Class 3).
• Demonstrate above-satisfactory performance ratings through performance management reviews.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Ability to promote and market Building Control services to private sector partners.
• Experience mentoring or training less experienced colleagues.
• Understanding of local government operations and decision-making processes.
• Awareness of continuous service improvement within planning and development functions.

About Sanctuary Personnel:

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