Registered Building Inspector

Stockport Council; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 53.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

LGPS

Flexible/hybrid working

Up to 31 days leave (+ holidays)

Salary sacrifice car lease

Zusammenfassung

Stockport Council invites applications for a Senior Registered Building Inspector with substantial Building Control experience. The role involves managing portfolios of domestic and non-domestic projects, providing expert advice and leading a team, including mentoring trainees.

You will deputise for the Head of Service as needed and drive improvements across the service. This is a senior post requiring strong knowledge of Building Regulations and related legislation, excellent communication, and

Qualifikationen

• Registered Building Inspector status at Class 3.
• Professional Building Control Qualification (RICS/CABE).
• Broad Building Control experience with knowledge of building regulations and legislation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritising abilities.
• Experience in Building Control in public or private sectors and understanding of key duties.

Aufgaben

• Manage portfolios of domestic and non-domestic construction projects, providing expert advice.
• Lead and mentor team members, including trainee inspectors, and deputise for the Head of Service as required.
• Support the organisation's vision and strategic priorities, promoting service excellence.
• Contribute to a positive performance culture and high-quality service delivery.
• Drive to different sites to carry out duties with a full UK driving licence.
• Utilise IT systems for plan processing and stakeholder communication.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Negotiation

Organisation

Prioritisation

Driving licence

IT skills

Ausbildung

Registered Building Inspector status (Class 3)

Professional Building Control Qualification (RICS/CABE)

Jobbeschreibung

Your duties as the Senior Registered Building Inspector include:

• Manage a portfolio of construction development sites, including non-domestic low risk schemes (including new applications).
• Provide accurate information, advice, and professional support to businesses and/or individuals, in accordance with the inspection framework.
• Management of and support other members of the team including, where agreed, the delegation of plan checking, site inspections and other duties. You will be expected to take lead role in mentoring training and career development of the Trainee Building Inspector.
• Deputising for the Head of Service in their absence.
• Support the vision, values, and strategic priorities of the organisation so that team members are engaged and motivated to deliver the organisation's strategic plan.
• Positively contribute to a strong, efficient, and effective performance culture with a focus on service excellence.
• NB: The above list of duties is neither exclusive nor exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the responsibility level of this post, as directed by the section head or his/her representative., Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not currently qualify.

Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed to be shortlisted for Assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria. Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce. We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Building Control Inspector registered at Class 3 (or committed to upgrading to Class 3), holding significant Building Control experience with working knowledge of building regulations and legislation and excellent communication and negotiation skills. The role will require you to manage portfolios of domestic and non-domestic construction projects, providing expert advice, supervision across projects, including BSR MDT (high rise) projects. You will have experience at a senior level, although other levels of experience will be considered as the organisation can provide ongoing training and support as you look to progress your career. This is an excellent time to join the service as they undertake a diverse portfolio of major construction / build projects including large-scale housing developments, and town centre redevelopment.

• Hold Registered Building Inspector status at Class 3 (or committed to upgrading to Class 3).
• Possess a Professional Building Control Qualification (e.g., RICS, CABE).
• Broad Building Control experience with working knowledge of building regulations and legislation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisation and prioritising skills.
• Strong focus for service excellence. You will already have considerable experience in Building Control, either in the public or private sector, and understand the main duties required of a Registered Building Inspector.
• You will possess a comprehensive understanding of the key legislation related to Building Control, including the Building Act, the Building Safety Act, the Building Regulations, etc.
• A willingness to work as part of a professional, forward-thinking team, who work together to carry out the objectives of the Building Control service.
• You will need to drive to different locations to carry out your duties, you should hold a full UK driving licence.
• Proficient IT skills to enable the processing of plans and email communication with our stakeholders.
• All staff enjoy a generous leave entitlement of up to 31-days leave (after 5 years continuous local government service) plus all statutory bank holidays, flexible working hours scheme (which allows you to take up to two days of accrued hours as additional flexi-leave, every four weeks).
• The post comes with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Payment of one professional membership per year plus all Building Safety Regulator registration and maintenance fees Help and support throughout the validation process including study and exam leave a range of other staff benefits, including a tax-efficient "salary sacrifice" car lease scheme, subsidised gym membership, cycle to work scheme, Vivup membership (allowing access to retailer discounts, interest free purchases of electronics and household items through your monthly salary). Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce. We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce. Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria. At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We're keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.