Building Control Project Manager

Northwest - Cheadle, Stockport

Permanent

Salary Dependent on Experience

The Role

To provide building control services on a variety of domestic, residential, commercial and industrial projects.  To work with homeowners, builders, architects and agents to ensure that any work carried out complies with Building Regulations and associated legislation; this includes providing practical advice and guidance where necessary.

Key Accountabilities

To provide pre-application advice to clients / potential clients in relation to Building Regulations.

Assess and set fees ensuring that the scope of work is agreed with the client.

Generate quotations.

Vet applicable documents to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and associated statutory legislation and guidance.

Attend client and design meetings.

Carry out plan checks to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.

Carry out site inspections of work to ensure compliance with Building Regulations.

Ensure that all projects and inspection records, etc. are accurately recorded on the company database.

Compile technical reports.

Carry out all duties in accordance with the Company’s QA procedures.

Develop and maintain excellent internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Identify and secure new business.

Participate in training as necessary to remain up to date with new systems of work and legislation and to ensure continuous improvement.

Support new members of staff on Company Database, Company systems and processes, etc.

Provide support and advice to new and existing members of staff on Building Control matters.

Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and guidelines set out by the Company.

Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required, commensurate with experience and competency, as directed by a Director.

Skills and Experience

Degree level qualification in Building Control, Building Surveying, Building Studies (or equivalent).

• Professional membership of RICS / CABE / CIOB (or working towards).
• Full UK driving license.
• Ability to apply a practical, common sense approach to Building Control.
• Ability to communicate effectively, imparting information in a non-confrontational, professional manner.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
• Possess effective time management and planning skills with the ability to take responsibility for own productivity.
• The ability to portray a professional image and a high level of discretion at all times.
• Confident in the use of IT systems.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others (colleagues, clients, general public, etc).
• Comply with all relevant health and safety legislation and guidelines laid down by the Company.
• Report any potential health and safety hazard / issues, accidents or near misses.
• Use safety provisions correctly, including PPE where issued.
• Promote a positive and proactive health and safety culture through conduct at work.
• Comply with all company quality, safety and environmental systems and procedures.

Mandatory Training / Induction / Information

• Health & Safety Staff Handbook.
• Risk Assessments and SSoWs pertinent to role.
• Online Health & Safety Training, including refresher training as necessary.
• Office Health & Safety Induction.
• Office Fire Safety Induction.
• DSE Assessment.
• CSCS Card.
• PPE Issue (where relevant).