Senior Building Control Surveyor, Newport

Post No. PE1060.1 - Senior Building Control Surveyor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Senior Registered Building Control Surveyor in Newport. Newport is a city on the rise and has ambitious growth and regeneration ambitions. Current LABC projects include the£78 million Component Manufacturing facility, a number of large scale commercial and housing developments, School rebuild programme and refurbishments.

The post will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced Building Control Surveyor at a senior level. You will join a robust team of five surveyors with a technical support team. Your role will be to manage all types of building projects within the City that requires an advanced technical level as you will be providing an expert opinion on issues arising on a daily basis. This role involves significant case management relating to enforcement of unauthorised building works and you will confidently manage where buildings are deemed dangerous and cause risk as part of a standby duty rota. The successful candidate will be hard-working, self-motivated and a team player. A HND/HNC in a construction related subject is essential and Registered to Class 2 level under the Building Safety Act. A degree in a construction related subject and previous Building Control experience are desirable.

We are seeking an experienced Building Control professional who can manage a range of varying development projects across Newport. You will demonstrate a proven track record of having surveyed more complex developments and having promoted high standards in working practice under the Building Regulations as expected within the City. You will possess sound technical skills with the ability to problem-solve within a diverse range of construction projects. This role will entail the responsibility to mentor less experienced staff and be able to offer guidance and support where needed.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Huw Williams, Building Control Manager, on 01633 210734

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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