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Raghbir Kang

Principle Building Surveyor
Warwick,Warwickshire

Summary

Having over 30 years experience within the industry and versed in reviewing plans and site works, to comply with current standards. Checking projects from small domestic, industrial unites, fit-outs, HMO's to medium size developments. I have a strong history of helping contractors and owners resolve problems with safe and compliant strategies. Successful at identifying repetitive issues and specific construction problems.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Principle Surveyor

Building Consents Ltd
Frodsham, Cheshire
2016.11 - Current
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Undertake site visits to inspect and assess work/progress at all stages to make judgements on compliance.
  • Providing clients, architects, engineers and contractors with advice on the building regulations during the design and development of a building project.
  • Giving advice regarding the information that needs to be submitted as part of an application.
  • Checking and commenting on proposals for compliance with the building regulations.
  • Keeping records of project progress.
  • Check plans for compliance with legislation.
  • Carry out consultation with fire service.
  • Arrange diary on daily basis.
  • Checked designs for potential risks and non-compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legislation for guaranteed project compliance.
  • Detected fire hazards and outlined detailed to mitigate risk of fire.
  • Submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.

Building Control Officer

Bureau Veritas
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2016.01 - 2016.11
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Undertake site visits to inspect and assess work/progress at all stages to make judgements on compliance.
  • Providing clients, architects, engineers and contractors with advice on the building regulations during the design and development of a building project.
  • Giving advice regarding the information that needs to be submitted as part of an application.
  • Checking and commenting on proposals for compliance with the building regulations.
  • Keeping records of project progress.
  • Check plans for compliance with legislation.
  • Carry out consultation with fire service.
  • Arrange diary on daily basis.
  • Checked designs for potential risks and non-compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legislation for guaranteed project compliance.
  • Detected fire hazards and outlined detailed to mitigate risk of fire.
  • Submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.

Building Control Officer

Aedis Building Control
Coventry, West Midlands
2015.06 - 2016.11
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Undertake site visits to inspect and assess work/progress at all stages to make judgements on compliance.
  • Generate work and increase own portfolio of projects.
  • Meet agents to gain increased work for regional office.
  • Providing clients, architects, engineers and contractors with advice on the building regulations during the design and development of a building project.
  • Giving advice regarding the information that needs to be submitted as part of an application.
  • Checking and commenting on proposals for compliance with the building regulations.
  • Keeping records of project progress.
  • Check plans for compliance with legislation.
  • Carry out consultation with fire service.
  • Arrange diary on daily basis.
  • Checked designs for potential risks and non-compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legislation for guaranteed project compliance.
  • Detected fire hazards and outlined detailed to mitigate risk of fire.
  • Submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.

Building Control Officer

Coventry City Council
Coventry, West Midlands
1994.10 - 2015.06
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Undertake site visits to inspect and assess work/progress at all stages to make judgements on compliance.
  • Providing clients, architects, engineers and contractors with advice on the building regulations during the design and development of a building project.
  • Giving advice regarding the information that needs to be submitted as part of an application.
  • Checking and commenting on proposals for compliance with the building regulations.
  • Keeping records of project progress.
  • Check plans for compliance with legislation.
  • Carry out consultation with fire service.
  • Arrange diary on daily basis.
  • Checked designs for potential risks and non-compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legislation for guaranteed project compliance.
  • Detected fire hazards and outlined detailed to mitigate risk of fire.
  • Consult with Fire Service.
  • Consult with Water Authority.
  • Submit reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
  • Investigated complaints from public regarding dangerous structures.
  • Mentor junior members and carry out supervision inspections with junior members.

Assistant Building Control Officer

Coventry City Council
Coventry, West Midlands
1992.04 - 1994.10

Following carried out with minimum supervision from senior members.

  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans. For domestic projects and small fit-out projects.
  • Undertake site visits to inspect and assess work/progress at all stages to make judgements on compliance.
  • Giving advice regarding the information that needs to be submitted as part of an application.
  • Keeping records of project progress.
  • Check plans for compliance with legislation.
  • Carry out consultation with fire service.
  • Arrange diary on daily basis.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current legislation for guaranteed project compliance.
  • Submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken.
  • Assist senior members where required.

Trainee Building Control Officer

Coventry City Council
Coventry, West Midlands
1990.01 - 1992.04

Following duties carried out under the supervision of senior / principle building control officers.

  • Carry out site inspections.
  • Write inspection reports.
  • Arrange diary for inspections.
  • Check plans for compliance.
  • Assist senior members in day yo day duties.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulations.
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.

Fees Technicial

Coventry City Council
Coventry, West Midlands
1989.04 - 1990.01
  • Ensure correct fees are being paid for submitted project.
  • Liaising with clients to explain fee structure.
  • Chasing outstanding invoices.

Further duties:

  • Allocate plans to building control officers.
  • Audit plans are checked within defined times.
  • Take calls for inspections.

Education

Member - Building Engineering

Charted Association of Building Engineers
Northampton, England
2016.04 -

Associate - Building Engineering

Chartered Association of Building Engineers
Northampton, England
2015.07 - 2016.04

Bachelor of Science - Building

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
2019.06 - 2022.06

Ordinary National Diploma - Building

Coventry Technical College
Coventry, England
1986.06 - 1998.06

Skills

  • Verbal/written communication, with staff, client and agencies
  • Team collaboration
  • Work on own initiative
  • Managing daily diary
  • Proactive in solving issues
  • Ability to discuss technical requirements with clients
  • Oversee projects
  • Carry out technical inspections
  • Identify safety violations

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Building

Nottingham Trent University
2019.06 - 2022.06

Principle Surveyor

Building Consents Ltd
2016.11 - Current

Member - Building Engineering

Charted Association of Building Engineers
2016.04 -

Building Control Officer

Bureau Veritas
2016.01 - 2016.11

Associate - Building Engineering

Chartered Association of Building Engineers
2015.07 - 2016.04

Building Control Officer

Aedis Building Control
2015.06 - 2016.11

Building Control Officer

Coventry City Council
1994.10 - 2015.06

Assistant Building Control Officer

Coventry City Council
1992.04 - 1994.10

Trainee Building Control Officer

Coventry City Council
1990.01 - 1992.04

Fees Technicial

Coventry City Council
1989.04 - 1990.01

Ordinary National Diploma - Building

Coventry Technical College
1986.06 - 1998.06
Raghbir KangPrinciple Building Surveyor