Job Summary
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious Class 3H Registered Building Inspector to join our team and help grow our business by strengthening existing working relationships and develop new relationships.
About Be First
Be First is a pioneering urban regeneration company wholly owned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD). Our mission is to accelerate growth and capitalise on the Borough’s position as London’s hottest investment and development opportunity.
We are a multi-disciplinary developer and property consultancy and pride ourselves on delivering a socially responsible model of urban regeneration which delivers new homes and jobs for current and future communities. As a developer in our own right, we utilise council and commercial investment resources to acquire sites, secure planning permission and build out new residential and commercial developments. We also work with commercial partners who share our core values of delivering high quality development which benefits local people. The financial return that we generate is reinvested back into providing key council services and more homes for local people.
Be First Building Control
Be First Building Control provide services for a diverse and exciting range of projects, including high-rise residential, commercial, healthcare, and educational, as well as smaller residential and domestic works. The team strives to deliver high standards of service and support to enable our clients to achieve compliance. We pride ourselves on continual improvement and have created an environment where professional and personal development is actively promoted. Our offices are based in Barking, but we work flexibly between the office, home, on-site and with clients.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Class 3H Registered Building Inspector to join our friendly and responsive team, to administer the Building Regulations and associated legislation. You will liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, working closely with builders, homeowners, architects, and developers. First class organisational skills are essential, and you must be able to keep accurate and comprehensive records. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, with the ability to communicate concisely and articulately at all levels.
Job Salary
£51,000 - £70,000/yr, up to 10% pension contribution, payment of annual professional fee, and 30 days annual leave entitlementClosing Date
February 3, 2025Job Description
Key responsibilities
- Take a central lead on major projects including HRBs as part of the BSR MDT.
- Take lead on small residential projects as and when required.
- Support the Head of Building Control to implement the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator and continual improvement of the Building Control service.
- Assessment of plans to assess applications for compliance with the Building Regulations.
- Carry out on-site technical assessments of building works for compliance with the Building Regulations.
- Attend dangerous structure reports during office hours to keep members of the public safe. Opportunity to become a member of the out of (working) hours dangerous structure callout team.
- Take enforcement action against unauthorised building work.
- Provide advice to building professionals and homeowners to help them achieve compliance with the Building Regulations.
- Assist with the development of trainee surveyors within the team.
- Keep up to date with changes to legislation and guidance, maintain continued professional development records and maintain Class 3H RBI status.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
We are looking for an individual with –
- Experience in a similar role, Class 3H Registration with the BSR and a membership of an appropriate body including RICS, CABE or CIOB.
- Experience in complex high rise residential buildings and commercial buildings.
- Proven technical abilities with demonstrable knowledge and understanding of The Building Regulations, The Building Act and all associated guidance and legislation.
- Commercial awareness and excellent customer service
- Ability to work well in a team environment and also effectively as an individual.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Professional report writing skills.
- Ability to weigh up all possible options to a problem and make considered decisions.
- Drive to develop professionally.
How to apply
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to lauren.tipple@befirst.london by 3rd February 2025. In your covering letter, please tell us about your motivation for applying and how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
If you have any questions about this opportunity or would like an informal chat, please contact John Calvey, Head of Building Control on 07561 710744 or Email: john.calvey@befirst.london
Please apply to us directly. We are unable to accept applicants via agencies.
