Duties of this post will be to undertake the full range of Building Control functions within the Area, this work includes plans vetting, inspection of building work in progress, dangerous structures, and means of escape in case of fire.
The post-holder will assist the Area Building Control Manager in the fulfilment of the Council’s statutory duty relating to health and safety of people in and around buildings, energy conservation and access of disabled persons, by ensuring that all works comply with the Building Regulations 2000 and associated legislation. The postholder will be required to make a positive contribution to the delivery of the Building Control Service, by helping to secure the implementation of policies to meet the aim’s of the section and the Council’s corporate objectives.

Duties and key result areas:

1. Provide professional advice to applicants or their agents, contractors and third parties involved in the construction process and to the general public, professionals, officers and Members in respect of all duties and requirements of the Building Act 1984 and its allied legislation.
   2. Effectively respond to and deal with routine service enquiries, providing service users with information that satisfies their need. This to be undertaken in accordance with the service’s established procedures and quality standards.
2. Take responsibility for own caseload of Building Regulation Applications/Full Plans/Building Notices and Regularisations submitted for approval including more complex cases and deal with this caseload within strict time limits and assess the ability to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations and allied legislation.
   4. Assist junior staff with their caseload mentoring them to develop their experience and confidence.
3. Discuss, in person or by letter with applicants, their agents, builders, architects or engineer’s, aspects of applications including the need to submit amendments
   6. Ensure that decision notices in Building Regulation applications and Building Notices are issued within prescribed time limits
   7. Inspect and assess on site at set stages of building work the suitability of materials, methods of construction and developments to meet the requirements of the Building Regulations and allied legislation. To keep records of site inspections and the work completed on site and issue completion certificates when required.
4. Check and ensure compliance by building owners and users with mandatory requirements in respect of means of escape in case of fire where responsibility rests fully with Building Control and liaise with the Fire Authority where necessary.
   9. Investigate, report and implement appropriate action on unauthorised developments and initiate and implement any necessary legal proceedings or enforcement action including the provision of evidence for proceedings in the Magistrates Court to achieve the objectives of the Building Regulations and allied legislation.
   10. Carry out the inspection of unsafe and dilapidated buildings and structures and to prepare, Dangerous Building Notices. Authorise such emergency works as are necessary to deal with the immediate problem including closing highways and demolishing buildings and to ensure that the site is secured and danger to the public removed.
   11. Maintain appropriate work records, write case notes and reports and answer correspondence relating to the work within the area to the required service standards, observing data protection and confidentiality rules and procedures.
   12. Work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external contacts on building legislation matters in order to promote effective partnership arrangements for the delivery of a quality service.
   13. Capture, record and apply service and caseload data, using ICT systems, in accordance with service procedures, to assist in the production of timely and accurate information about the BC service.
   14. Assist the Area BC Manager to develop policy, procedures, delivery strategies (including service plan), promotional techniques and effective communication to bring the service’s business plans and objectives into effect.
   15. Active involvement, under the direction of senior professional staff and in accordance with service standards, in undertaking research, investigations, assignments and assessments in connection with caseload.
   16. Assist in monitoring relevant budget headings to ensure effective spend against established targets an din particular to ensure the correct application of building control fee charges in respect of incoming submissions for building regulation approval in the allotted area.
   17. Deputise for the Area BC Manager in the day to day running of the section in the manager’s absence and supervise all professional and administrative staff involved in the area building control function.
   18) Supervise and advise Technical Admin staff carrying out street naming numbering duties.

The candidates must have:

• A good standard of general education demonstrating numeracy and literacy. Willing to achieve or work towards a relevant professional qualification such as R.I.C.S or ABEng or equivalent.
• Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registration
  Knowledge of the main operational, procedural and practical issues relating to the BC service.
• Good knowledge of current inter/national laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and developments relating to building control.
• Demonstrates an awareness and commitment to proactive customer care and services.
  Evidence of CPD and ongoing personal development.
• Experience in building control at a senior level
• Experience in working collaboratively with service users.
• Experience in engaging effectively with others and building productive partnerships.
• Effective ICT skills and able to use ICT to achieve work objectives.
• Able to apply own initiative to overcome day-to-day operational problems. Prepares written material – reports, letters, site notes etc that are accurate, rational, convincing and coherent.
• Can communicate effectively with professionals and construction workers Numerate and able to understand building plans and structures.
• Applies a methodical and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Remains calm and logical in stressful and difficult situations.
• Models and encourages high standards of honesty, integrity, openness, and respect for others.
• Proactive and achievement orientated.
• Effective organisational skills
• Normally works from a seated position when in the office but with regular need to travel to other work locations and work on construction sites
  Ability to work at heights or in foundations/trenches and no uncorrected sight defects.
• Need to maintain general awareness with periods of enhanced concentration. Extensive contact with public/clients on construction issues
• A current UK driving licence.