Structural Specialist

Job Description

Contract: Permanent – Full Time – 35 hours

Salary: £37,851 – £40,506 (PO4)

Location: Town Hall Extension. WC1H 8NP

Team: Building Control

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Structural Specialist to join Camden Council’s Building Control Team. We have recently gone through a process of change to redefine service delivery in terms of quality, value for money, health and safety management and secure the highest possible stakeholder satisfaction across all our services.

As the Structural Specialist you will be responsible for providing technical structural engineering advice and assistance to Head of Service and staff in line with the appraisal of structural calculations, adequacy of foundations and construction details.

You will investigate and appraise the structural adequacy of buildings and structures, including temporary and dangerous structures and those submitted under the Building Control legislation – this includes structures which are out of the ordinary and those involving new or specialist materials, design concepts, fabrication and construction methods.

You will also be required to make site inspections and advise on applications for dispensation of the structural requirements of the Building Regulations. Key Requirements

Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Member of an appropriate professional body (RICS,CIOB, ABE or Ceng)
• Chartered engineer with “post charter” experience or an Incorporated Engineer with post IEng/TEng experience
• Extensive experience in building control requirements

Skills:

• Ability to carry out site inspections of all types of building work in all stages of construction
• Ability to prioritise and take responsibility for workloads to ensure deadlines and targets are met
• Strong Communication skills at all levels
• Good team player with the ability to show leadership skills

Experience:

• Experience in appraising or designing complex structures

Additional Information

Camden is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

How to apply:

To apply for this job please follow the “Apply for this job” link. As part of the application form you will be asked to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in the advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd April 2012 at 23:59pm

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing 30th April 2012

Please quote reference: LBC1658

For further information about this role, please refer to the Job Profile.