Building Inspector

Job Description

About the Company - Assent has seen huge success and growth in recent years, and we are now looking for a Class 3H Registered Building Inspector in Manchester and Leeds area. People are at the heart of our business, we pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, making our 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 us 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.

About the Role - 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Assent, 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
• Recording and maintaining accurate inspection records
• Managing relationships with customers to promote business development
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, both internal and external, forging meaningful relationships

Qualifications:

• Keen eye for detail and process orientated
• Ability to make pragmatic decisions to achieve safe and compliant buildings
• Ability to work with the minimum of supervision/remotely in line with established policies and procedures
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• 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 3H Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status
• Conversant with relevant legislation, technical guidance, and knowledge of the impact of The Building Safety Act (2022)
• Fire safety
• Health and Safety
• 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
• 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
• Assessing safety and risk. 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
• Site Inspection
• Assessing safety and risk
• Enforcement
• UK driving licence.