Executive Building Surveyor

The Job

The Executive Building Surveyor works as part of a team within the Building Control Division. Reporting to a Senior Executive Building Surveyor, the Executive Building Surveyor shall primarily be involved in the inspection of active construction sites to determine compliance or otherwise with the requirements of the Building Regulations. Whilst expert knowledge in all parts of the Building Regulations is required, a particular emphasis is placed on compliance with Part B (Fire Safety) of the Building Regulations.

The objective shall be to deliver a comprehensive, consistent and effective Building Control service in accordance with statutory obligations, agreed national frameworks and the priorities of the Building Control Authority of Dublin City Council.

The Executive Building Surveyor works as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Planning, Property & Economic Development Department. The Executive Building Surveyor may also provide technical advice to the teams working in the areas of property development, event licensing and accessibility. They must also uphold the requirements of the City Council’s service objectives, policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate shall

• have excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Control Regulations, Construction Products Regulations;
• have an excellent knowledge of construction technology in a wide variety of building types and of building construction practices in a wide variety of materials;
• have a particular interest in the application of Part B of the Building Regulations;
• have a good understanding of building pathology including experience in the diagnosis of building defects;
• have satisfactory experience and competence in the supervision, management or inspection of construction work;
• have a good understanding of the Planning and Development (Licensing of Outdoor Events) Regulations 2001;
• have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the statutory and legal framework, national policy and current thinking within Building Control;
• demonstrate a sound understanding of investigatory methods and enforcement tools available to make appropriate judgments and decisions, using the available regulatory procedures;
• possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have the ability to engage and work in partnership with staff at all levels, contractors, professional consultants, members of the public etc.;
• have satisfactory experience of leading and/or managing staff;
• have the ability to interrogate reports and drawings of a technical nature and have a proven capacity in report writing as required;
• have excellent knowledge and awareness of current Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations, the implications for the organisation and the employee, and their application in the workplace;
• have an understanding of the role and duties of managers in safety management in the workplace.

Qualifications

Character:

Each candidate shall be of good character.

Health:

Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Education, Experience, etc.:

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receipt of completed application forms: -

(a) hold a professional qualification in Building Surveying that is prescribed under the Building Control Act 2007, or a qualification in Building Surveying that is equivalent to a qualification so prescribed;

(b) be eligible for registration as a Building Surveyor under the Building Control Act 2007 without requiring further assessment. Any appointment will be subject to registration under the Act.

(c) have at least five years satisfactory experience of Building Surveying work;

(d) possess a high standard of technical training and experience; and

(e) possess a high standard of administrative experience.

Desirable:

It is desirable for the successful candidate to possess a current unendorsed full driving licence (Category B) as they may be required to drive a motor car in the course of their duties.

Duties

The duties of the post include, but are not limited to, the following: -

• examining drawings, calculations, designs etc.;

• inspection of construction works throughout all stages of construction;

• providing advice to builders, designers and building owners on compliance of works with building regulations;

• taking measurements, readings and making calculations and maintaining accurate records;

• assessing the design and construction of buildings to determine compliance with the requirements of the Building Regulations;

• recording of inspections;

• cautioning against breaches of regulations;

• appearing as a witness in Court in support of enforcement actions initiated by the Building Control Authority;

• such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time, without changing the general character of the duties or level of responsibilities entailed. The post holder may therefore be required to perform duties appropriate to the post, other than those detailed above, and to take instructions from and report to, an appropriate Officer or such designated Officer as may be assigned from time to time by the City Council.