Construction Opportunity: Building Control Officer

Building control officer Current Vacancies

2007-03-06:

Building control officers or building inspectors, sometimes known as building control surveyors, work in construction planning and inspection in both the public and private sectors.
Officers work with building designers, architects and contractors to ensure that new building construction or alterations to existing buildings conform to building regulations before planning permission is sought.
If planning permission is granted, officers continue to work with all parties to safeguard continued compliance.
Officers need an in-depth knowledge of regulations covering public health, fire safety, security, construction technology and energy conservation, building accessibility and other environmental issues.
carrying out regular inspections at each stage of the building process
Building control officers working for local authorities also approve demolitions and carry out surveys of potentially dangerous buildings that may have been damaged by fire or adverse weather conditions.
Building control officers work normal office hours, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Time is split between the office and on-site visits. Local authorities are the major employers of building control officers but there are also opportunities in the private sector, within government-appointed inspection bodies.
There are possibilities for self-employment, consultancy work and to specialise in areas such as the fire safety of buildings or sports stadium safety. Experienced inspectors can earn between 27,000 and 38,000. (Permalink)

Cyril Sweett International construction and property consultancy

2007-12-19: Careers Training and development: personal and professional development, service delivery (continuous improvement, technical excellence, knowledge management) due diligence consultants [London/Bristol/Edinburgh/Glasgow] senior delay analyst [London] Cyril Sweett is growing the specialist services provided to new and existing clients. Collaborative working to achieve objectives. Career development opportunities exist within the group. To work out of the London office on a range of delay analysis work supporting dispute resolution work across a number of construction sectors. Intermediate Quantity Surveyors - London Office. To work out of the London office on a range of delay analysis work supporting dispute resolution work across a number of construction sectors. Cyril Sweett is a leading construction and property consultancy offering a range of services across quantity surveying, project management, specialist consulting, building surveying and management consultancy disciplines. London and Regional, West London & Suburban. We offer expertise in business case development, health planning, project management and cost consultancy together with a comprehensive range of specialist health focussed consulting services. Carmarthenshire NHS Trust, Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust, NHS Foundation Trust; Fisheries Research Services Hatter Institute, University College London. Health Durham University Hospital, Dryburn Hospital, Hairmyres Hospital; Hereford Hospital, Hertfordshire Hospitals, King?s College Hospital, University Hospitals Leicester & Kingsmill Hospital London & Quadrant Housing Trust. AM Developments, ASK Developments, Morley Fund Management. Cyril Sweett's rail group provides cost management and project management services to support those investing in rail projects including, complex station facilities, lineside buildings, bridges, tunnels and track and signalling works. London Underground Ltd, we work in partnership with the client?s team so that our team understand your requirements. building surveying, technical advisor (public sector) technical advisor (private sector) Further expansion for Cyril Sweett?s Scottish offices, Cyril Sweett appoints new Sales & Marketing Director; Cyril Sweett win RoSPA Gold Health & Safety Award Winners 2007 60 Gray?s Inn Road, Recruitment opportunities: Building awards - Queen?s Hospital, Romford won PFI/PPP project of the year category, Association of Project Management - London Underground were awarded project of the year for their project management in adding of a 7th car to 61 Jubilee Line trains. Providing a global service, Cyril Sweett builds international business through strong and complementary partnerships:. Interested persons should apply to cyril sweett at http://www.cyrilsweett.com/about_us/current_positions.htm (Permalink)

LABC Local Authority Delivering high quality building control through local authorities

2007-12-12: Development Team Approach, Developers Trades people? a 'conversion' training programme for trades people who have experience of the building industry but need a wider knowledge of Building Regulations and building control procedures. Not all employees within building control departments have a professional qualification. Unitary authorities and some linked authorities (where neighbouring authorities have joined together to provide a shared building control service) employ large teams of professionals. Building control's clients are home builders, contracting firms, architects, project managers and speculative developers. Q: Difference Between Building Regs and Planning Permission: What is the difference between Building Regulation and planning permission? Q: Building Notice Charges: If you do not check plans on Building Notice applications, why are the charges the same as for Full Plans applications? Q: Demolition: Is it still a requirement to notify in writing the local authority building control department prior to undertaking building demolition operations? Download a Partner Authority Scheme Application Form. Enter your postcode into "Find Your Local Authority" to obtain your local authority contact details. Local authority building control teams have revolutionised their service to architects, developers and builders by shifting their emphasis to the initial design phase. The dates of future local and regional Built in Quality Awards presentations are: Architects, design and build contractors, agents engineers, and consultants. You can find the local authority for your project by using "Find Your Local Authority." Professionals Information, Submit-a-Plan, Developers For further help and advice please contact your local authority. Please remember that complying with Building Regulations is a separate matter from obtaining planning permission. LABC coordinates the technical application of the Building Regulations and influences new or revised regulations covering new technology, new building methods and environmental performance. Educate and inform building professionals, contractors and trades people, Developers. Developers; Architects, design and build contractors, agents, engineers, and consultants. Interested persons should apply to labc at http://www.labc.uk.com/careers (Permalink)