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Building Brent

We have a wealth of exciting challenges for a qualified, experienced and chartered Building Control Surveyor to work within our multi-disciplinary service. We have a wide range of residential domestic projects, ongoing work on the world famous Wembley Stadium and numerous new build high-rise domestic and commercial developments all across the Borough. We would also welcome applications from enthusiastic, flexible, forward thinking, ambitious and customer focused building control surveyors with substantial Building Control knowledge and experience of dealing with complex Building Regulation applications at plan examination, site inspection stages, attending to dangerous structures and self-managing a diverse area of the Borough.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Located right in the heart of the Wembley regeneration area and working throughout Brent, we require an additional Senior Building Control Surveyor to supplement the existing Major Projects and District teams.

You will be responsible for delivering an effective Building Control service to our clients on various domestic, commercial, mixed-use and complex high-rise projects.

The Person

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible, forward thinking, ambitious and customer focused surveyor with extensive Building Control knowledge and experience of dealing with complex Building Regulation applications, Certification of Dangerous Structures and Other Associated Legislation.

You will need to be an effective communicator with all stakeholders, technically sound with the ability to promote and represent the Building Control service.

Your will support the Service and take the lead in delivering projects on time, while ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and other statutory requirements.

We will require the appointee to work towards Level 6 Fire Safety Competence Validation and it is desirable if applicants already hold this certification.

Training will be provided for staff to obtain certification at all levels of competence once established by LABC.

You will need a full driving license and the use of a car to undertake the duties.

Closing date: 28th March 2022 (23:50)

Interviewing Dates: week commencing 25th April 2022

Additional Information 

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.

Job Description 

About Us

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  recruitment@brent.gov.uk .  Please note the information you provide will be treated fairly and confidentially.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.