To ensure the highest possible standards of building control enforcement permissible within the scope of the Building Control Policy. Providing a proactive enabling approach to the functions within the Building Control Unit, ensuring statutory obligations are complied with.
- To ensure site inspection work complies with statutory requirements, is completed within the limited time periods and that intermediate inspections are done as necessitated by the stages of construction to comply.
- Vetting of Building Regulation applications to show compliance with the regulations and associated legislation.
- On completion of works, to ensure that all necessary inspections have been carried out and all conditions have been cleared.
- Deal with all enquiries, give advice on the regulations and associated subjects, dealing with correspondence, assisting in the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Unit.
- Watch out for all contraventions of the Building Regulations and take appropriate action, to ensure compliance.
- The inspection and administration of dangerous structures. Responding/participating within the scope of the Major Emergencies Response Plan. Acting as operations and support providing advice to support services, such as the Police, Fire Brigade, etc. Co-ordination of damage assessment of, and advice on safe access to, dangerous buildings during a major incident. Working alone with minimum support under concentrated pressure.
- To keep and maintain clear and concise records of all activity associated with the functions of the Building Control Unit.
- To act as a witness within the Magistrates Court when required.
- To attend and deal with reports associated with drainage issues reported to the service.
- To play a significant role in the development and support for other staff within the Unit, particularly in respect to technical matters. Providing educational tutorial-based assessments on the ability of other members of the service relating to capability regarding assessment of structural matters.
- To participate actively in the promotion of the service on a day to day basis.
- To attend sectional and departmental meetings as required The job holder may be required at any time to undertake any work up to and/or at a level consistent with existing responsibilities.
These tasks may be at any location in Cheshire East, to ensure the effective deployment of labour, materials, transport and equipment to meet daily service requirements.
Organisation
Cheshire East Council
Salary Min
£37,261 per annum
Salary Max
£43,366 per annum
Employment Type
Permanent
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Brighter Future
Employee benefits (cheshireeast.gov.uk)
- Salary up to £43,366 p/a
- Market Supplement £5,000 p/a
- Relocation Package up to £10,000
- Fully Funded LABC Training Roadmap
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid Working
Do you currently work within the Building Regulation Profession? Would like to build on your current skills? Do you enjoy a challenging environment that pro-actively supports your career aspirations, mixing both office, home working and local site inspections!!
Cheshire East is a great place to live, work and visit and offers building control professionals a broad spectrum of caseload from domestic extensions through to multi-million-pound commercial schemes.
We are fortunate to have a wide range of commercial schemes to challenge experienced building control professionals, including prestigious projects at MMU’s Jodrell Bank and the Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust. The future arrival of HS2 to Crewe along with global employers such as Astra Zeneca, Barclays and Bentley Motors provide opportunities to be involved in unique developments. The Council provides a first-class Building Regulation service that has a quality management system with UKAS accreditation.
We deliver a number of services that encompass development through the full building life cycle, including application assessment and reporting, site inspection and monitoring of works and control of demolition.
We are looking for exceptional individuals who are dynamic and self-motivated with a passion for construction to play a pivotal role within our team.
The post offers a great opportunity for career development, with increased salary progression as your experience and knowledge increases. We are looking to develop you further through full support and training, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as Fire Safety, Structures, Safety at Sports Grounds.
You will:
- Have unrivalled passion for Construction and Local Authority Building Control
- Be an enthusiastic team player who is organised with excellent communication skills
- Have flexible mobile working capabilities
- Be committed to delivering a first-class service
- Already work in the Building Control Sector with Professional Membership of CABE/MCIOB/RICS
Employee benefits package:
- Competitive annual salary Grade 10: £37,261 to £43,366 Per Annum Full Time 37 hours per week
- Market Supplement of £5,000 per annum
- Relocation packages available up to £10,000
- Supported Local Government Pension scheme
- Fully funded training plan
- Transport allowance
- Funded professional subscription
- Up to 30 days leave plus bank holidays
Applicants should hold a minimum HND in surveying/construction with Membership of CABE/CIOB/RICS or equivalent professional qualification.
For further information please contact Heidi Wilson via email; [email protected]
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