Building Compliance Officer

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northampton is seeking a compliance engineer to ensure safety and compliance of corporate properties and tenanted buildings. The role involves conducting inspections, monitoring statutory compliance, and providing professional advice. Ideal candidates should have a mechanical or electrical background and experience with compliance activities. Join us to make a difference in our community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering compliance activity either with a trade background.
• Experience with statutory and contractual duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property inspections and monitor compliance.
• Create specifications for work and commission necessary services.
• Provide professional advice on property assurance and compliance matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of commercial issues

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering background

Job description

About the role

West Northamptonshire Council is a new large unitary council serving nearly half a million people, in settlements ranging from the historic town of Northampton (230,000) to the smallest hamlets, across 1,400km2 of attractive countryside. We have an ambitious transformation programme, providing services and assets to meet the needs of our communities in sustainable ways.

Ensure that the Councils corporate properties and statutorily compliant and are being utilised correctly and take any necessary actions which may include enforcement so that visitors, employees and contractors are safe from harm.

Ensure that any tenanted buildings commercial and housing outside of the HRA is safe and fit for occupation taking enforcement action when needed to ensure tenants are complying with their statutory and contractual duties.

If you believe you can keep up with the pace and are looking for a new adventure then West Northamptonshire is the place to be.

What will you be doing?

You will be undertaking property inspections, monitor and report on compliance and assurance.

Constructing specifications of work or services and commission works, inspections and testing to rectify any non-compliances. Creating professional technical reports and advice notes for a range of internal and external stakeholders particularly when taking enforcement action.

Working with key stakeholders internal and external i.e. fire and rescue services and property estates to take enforcement action to protect from harm members of the public, employees and visitors from and ensure statutory (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislation) and contractual duties are being fulfilled. Working with internal colleagues i.e., Health and Safety and Education to take action against Council property occupants i.e. schools governing bodies, to ensure that buildings are compliant, operated safely, and those that hold statutory duties or have building responsibilities fulfil their duties.

Providing professional (chartered member) competent advice and guidance to the Council regarding property assurance and compliance matters. Ensuring that the data and information that the Council holds regarding its property assets and their condition and compliance status is kept up to date at all times using the available data repositories and software.

About you

We are seeking a compliance engineer with either a mechanical or electrical background, someone who has experience of delivering compliance activity or has trade background, with a keen eye for detail, understanding of commercial issues.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Car Lease scheme
• Professional subscriptions / registration - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
• Our West Ways of Working - We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

About us

We\'re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we\'re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is \'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive\'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

Hear more from Anna Earnshaw, our Chief Executive, about working for West Northants Council: https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU

At West Northants Council, it\'s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Attached documents

• Job Description and Person Specification.pdf