Building Control Officer

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Oldham is seeking a Building Control Officer to oversee domestic and commercial applications. Candidates must be registered at Class 2a minimum and possess strong communication and technical skills. The role involves mentoring junior staff and participating in standby duties. A full driving license and access to a vehicle is required. Competitive salary and attractive benefits package available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Attractive pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Wellbeing support

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of domestic and commercial applications.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in an out of hours dangerous structure standby rota.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical competence in plan checking

Ability to participate in standby rota

Education

Registered with Building Safety Regulator at Class 2a minimum

Job description

Planning, Transport & Housing Delivery – Building Control – Building Control Officer

Ref: 001176
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,434 to £51,356 + out of hours standby for dangerous structure + essential user
Hours: 36.66 per week
Location: Spindles Shopping Centre, George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HD
Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Interview Date: TBC.
Hiring Manager: Paolo Colagiovanni, [e-mail]

Role Overview

Working with in the council’s Building Control Service. We are looking to appoint up to 3 registered building inspectors to help deliver and shape the building control service here at Oldham. If you are registered at minimum class 2a we would love to hear from you.

Key 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.

Key Requirements

• 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.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Us

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.

We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

Our Values and Behaviours

By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.

We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:

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

Our Benefits Package

• 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.

Data and Privacy

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Important Information

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.

AI usage

While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.