Project Manager

Milton Keynes

The role

RBI Classification: Class 2D and above
Reports to: Building Control Manager
Salary: £65,000+ (depending on experience and location)

RBI Classification: To provide an efficient and quality Registered Building Inspector service in line with the Company’s aims and objectives and the Building (Registered Building Control Approver etc.) (England) Regulations 2024 and thereafter to meet and exceed client expectations.

What we offer: Private healthcare, car allowance, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a career progression plan, a Golden Handshake payment on joining, and hybrid working.

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Principal Responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of projects and associated client base
Attend design team meetings as reasonably required
Plan checking to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated statutory legislation
Site Inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated statutory legislation
Provide technical compliance guidance to duty holders, i.e. clients, architects, builders, etc. on building control matters
Consultation with Fire Authorities as necessary
Provide fee proposal documents to clients
Preferably hold full membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent (or qualified by suitable experience) ensuring CPD requirements are met thereafter to broaden and develop skills.

To comply with those functions outlined within the companies Quality Management Systems quality procedures and Building Control Performance Standards and terms and conditions, i.e. Initial and Final Notices, etc
To communicate effectively (verbally, writing, electronically) to meet the job role above
Ensure records and filing are maintained to ensure the company’s Quality Procedures, service levels and contractual requirements are being met
Maintain a positive team environment to promote the overall interests of the company within all areas of the organisation regardless of location
To ensure that when entering site, all regulations, particularly with regard to Health & Safety are strictly adhered to and that all protective/safety equipment is fully utilised
To operate within HBC Ltd terms & conditions, policies and quality assurance system
To undertake other duties, within the competence of the post holder, as may be reasonably required from time to time

What you can bring to the role

Qualifications

Class 2D-F or Class 3 surveyor

Preferably hold a professional qualification i.e. RICS or CABE or equivalent
Experience

Previous experience working in a Project Manager position
Skills

The ability to explain complex issues and legal requirements in simple terms and guidance

Confidence in providing compliance guidance

Communication skills

Good IT skills

Negotiating skills

Relationship building skills

Problem solving
Personal characteristics

An interest in and the ability to understand and interpret building regulations, construction processes, legislation and requirements

Good time management

The ability to pay attention to detail but also to see the bigger picture
Note

This document does not constitute a job specification and accordingly does not purport to represent an exhaustive list of all duties. It is intended to indicate the main areas of activity and the job holder may also be required to carry out similar tasks as directed by their manager/director.

What we offer

The basics:

Private Healthcare
Car Allowance
25 days’ leave plus bank holidays
A career progression plan

General:

A Golden Handshake payment on joining
Hybrid working
Support for Professional subscription
Support from the Senior team

Wellbeing:

Private Healthcare / Employee Assistance Programme
Sick Pay
Eye test and glasses contributions

The added extras:

Birthday leave
Use of Spanish holiday apartment
Increased annual leave after 5 years of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, 1 day gained per year
Professional Protection for RBI’s Under the Building Safety Act
Use of Brands Hatch corporate box
Priority bookings at The Marlowe Theatre
Company events (lunches, golf days, networking)