Assistant Building Control Surveyor

Capita Property & Infrastructure is one of the UK’s largest multifaceted consultancies, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. We have over 4,000 staff at 50+ offices in the UK and internationally, offering a vast range of professional and technical expertise across an unrivalled number of services. The breadth and depth of our experience ensures that we are able to add value to any project, regardless of its size, complexity or sector.

Five years ago, Capita were awarded the contract to provide planning and building control services in partnership with Breckland Council. Our team enjoy an enviable reputation as providers of excellent customer service to our clients and customers. This new Building Control Surveyor position offers an exciting opportunity to play an active part in both Local Authority Building Control and commercial consultancy projects. Consequently this role provides invaluable experience in both the public and private sector, with access across the Capita business to a full range of built environment consultancy support and career advancement opportunities.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Building Control Surveyor to join our Dereham office. The role will predominantly involve delivering the Building Control function within the District, as well as being involved on commercial consultancy projects as required.

This is an excellent opportunity offering the successful individual practical training and industry accredited qualifications. We welcome applications from existing Trainee Building Control Surveyors or individuals with construction experience who are keen to embark on a career in Building Surveying. Whatever your background, the successful candidate will be willing to develop new skills beyond the core functions, be committed to personal development and have the ability to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

– Checking of plans and related documents for compliance with the Building Regulations and allied legislation
– Ensuring that all team applications are determined within the required timescale
– Carrying out site inspections together with associated recording of visits
– Responding to customer queries by phone, e mail and face to face
– Assisting with enforcement action
– Dealing with demolition notices and associated documentation, including monitoring conditions as necessary
– Working to deadlines
– Attending and contributing to meetings
– Complying with Health and Safety rules for the safety of yourself and others

Ideally you will have:

·Gained, or be studying for a qualification related to Building Control/construction
·Experience of working in a Building Control office

Team Working – Co-operating with and respecting colleagues to exceed the sum of individual efforts
Customer Service – creating the best possible experience for Capita clients and their customers
Communication – the ability to listen, express and articulate information effectively
Performance Management – delivery of business objectives through effective setting of personal goals
Results Focused – getting the job done in an efficient way through effective time and task management
Innovation & Continuous Improvement – suggests ideas to improve processes, customer service, quality and safety

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