Calling experienced and collaborative Building Control Inspectors with major projects experience!!

 

Are you considering a more strategic leadership role supporting the most iconic projects in the industry with completing compliant building control applications?

 

Would you thrive in a role supporting our projects with compliance to UK Building Regulations and the British Safety Act?

 

Then we would love to hear from you!!

 

 

The Opportunity:

 Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Building Control Lead to support project adherence with UK Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act's higher-risk regime, and awareness of new regulations and legislative changes.

The introduction of the Building Safety Act signals a time for the industry to act. We mustn't wait for the next tragedy to happen. We want to use our experience and knowledge not only to drive better building safety within our industry and for the people who use our buildings, but also to lead best practices in developing solutions that minimise the impact on projects.

The successful candidate will help guide and support project teams through building control applications and any building control determinations, inspections and approvals. This will include supporting as required resolution to any observations made by registered building inspectors and/or registered building control approvers, and the Building Safety Regulator. The role will include the review of submission documents and formulating responses to building control queries as required to support projects.

This is a leadership role, requiring a subject matter expert on building control procedures and building regulations, plus a strong working knowledge of regulations related to higher-risk buildings. It requires an individual that acts as the conscience of the business. The role exists to assist in setting and shaping the Quality and Build Safety culture.

What will the role look like?

Supporting projects in completing compliant building control applications. Supporting the maintenance of the Laing O'Rourke Building Safety Management System which includes procedures, processes, guidance and templates. Capitalise on lessons learned and learning from experience. Regularly update and refine documentation to reflect best practices and regulatory changes. Develop and implement standardised procedures and templates to streamline compliance efforts across projects. Supporting project compliance with UK Building Regulations, Building Safety Act and pertinently associated Secondary Legislation, and all relevant guidance. Continuously reviewing and interpreting regulations to provide clear and precise guidance to project teams and advise on the implications of new and existing regulations, ensuring compliance at all project stages. Monitoring and tracking changes in the regulatory landscape, communicating implications and necessary mitigations to the business. Stay informed about legislative developments and industry trends that may impact Building Safety. Supporting design management processes as required to ensure all design aspects comply with Building Regulations. Collaborate with project teams to discuss design submissions ahead of building control applications. Contributing to the development and review of Laing O'Rourke's minimum requirements, technical information notes, and guidance. Assist in drafting and updating internal compliance documentation to align with regulations, plus relevant standards and guidance. Review and provide feedback on technical information notes to ensure accuracy and relevance. Assessing and improving organisational and project-level understanding of UK Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act including associated Secondary Legislation. Support the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs on building regulations and safety standards. Evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives and make improvements as needed.

What skills & experience are we looking for? 

Minimum of 10 years of experience in the built environment, preferably with major projects background. Significant experience as a building control professional. Exceptional communication skills, capable of guiding teams through complex regulatory frameworks and ensuring clear understanding across all project stages. Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders, to maintain compliance, and deliver projects to the highest standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives. Business acumen and an ability to identify and articulate value and opportunities with a customer focus. Technical and Quality opportunity and risk management. Highly skilled and able to demonstrate an ability to prioritise and deliver in a complex and fast paced environment. Qualifications Degree in Building Surveying, Building Control, structural engineering, fire engineering or a closely related field is desirable. Must be a Class 2 or 3 Registered Building Inspector (RBI); preferably Class 3. Chartered (or working towards) Professional Membership with RIBA, CABE, RICS or equivalent. LABC Level 6 competency validation or an equivalent qualification is desirable

 

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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