Overview

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Sweco Building Control are the leading Building Control consultancy in England and Wales, providing market-leading expertise as a Corporate Approved Inspector since 1998. We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of Building Control services, our approach is to listen and engage with our clients to anticipate the regulatory issues that will need resolving and work in partnership to deliver a successful project.

We offer our clients in all sectors a class-leading regulatory & consultancy Building Standards service that is specifically coordinated to meet the responsibilities being imposed through the Building Safety Act and BCAR processes. We’re at the forefront of the industry—and we want you to join us. We operate a hybrid model typically 3 days in the office or on site and 2 days at home (depending on site visits/clients meetings).

What does the role involve?

• Manage a broad and interesting range of projects as a member of a highly motivated team with responsibility for:
• Undertaking plan checks submitted for Building Regulation approval
• Undertaking site visits, preparing site visit reports, witnessing tests (a full, valid driving licence is essential)
• Attending client and design team meetings to give professional advice regarding building control work
• Being familiar with and using the management systems, including complying with the Quality Management system
• Operating in accordance with the commercial requirements of the projects (costs and programme)

What We Need

• A qualified and experienced expert with a commitment to excellence
• A #DifferenceMaker outlook – transforming society together in everything we do
• Strong technical knowledge and a creative problem-solving mindset
• A proactive approach to client relationships and delivering outstanding service
• RICS, CABE, CIOB or similar accreditation

What’s in it for you?

Working for Sweco Building Control offers an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop together. A meaningful career where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

As the only Building Control body accreditation with an ISO 17020, you’ll work to maintain the highest standards alongside a team of innovators across diverse projects, with regular training and bite-sized learning opportunities. We support a healthy work/life balance through flexible and hybrid working, with an expectation of an office or site presence on an average of three days per week.

If you believe you have the required skills and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to create a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contributions of all colleagues. We promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to support service members and their families. We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer and will interview applicants who opt into the guaranteed interview scheme under the Equality Act 2010.

If a disability requires reasonable adjustments to complete any part of the application process, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance. To address such requests, please provide: name, best contact method, position title, and requisition/vacancy number.

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.