Building Control Officer

Oldham Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to manage domestic and commercial applications, ensure compliance with regulations, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be registered with the Building Safety Regulator. This role offers an attractive benefits package, including annual leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Attractive LGPS pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing domestic and commercial applications.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Experience in compliance with standard rules and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage applications including dangerous structures and demolitions.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in an out of hours standby rota.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Technical competence in delivering plan checking and site inspections

Ability to participate in out of hours call out

Driving license and vehicle access

Education

Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2a minimum

Job description

Responsibilities

You will manage a range of domestic and commercial applications, contribute to the team on a wide range of related activities including dealing with dangerous structures, enforcement and advising on demolitions. You will train and mentor junior staff, where necessary under supervision, to ensure the service grows its talent pool and develops staff of the future. You will participate in an out of hours dangerous structure standby rota for which you will be paid additional monies. You will work within the services adopted Quality Management System, keeping records, ensuring compliance with current operating standard rules and codes of conduct.

Qualifications

• To be registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2a minimum.
• To be technically competent with experience in delivering plan checking and site inspections.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively advise and support colleagues, confidence to challenge and enforce regulatory requirements where appropriate.
• A current full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to participate in an out of hours dangerous structure call out rota.

Mission

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We've identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.

Behaviours

You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.

• Work with a resident focus
• Support local leaders
• Committed to the borough
• Delivery high performance
• Take ownership and drive change

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups

Inclusive Recruitment

We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.