Senior Building Control Officer

West Northamptonshire Council; Towcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer to join our Building Control team. You will manage plan checks and site inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation, while providing expert guidance to developers and the public.

You will work closely with senior colleagues, maintain records, and support enforcement actions where needed. A Class 2 registration and membership in RICS/CABE or equivalent are required, with an emphasis

Qualifications

• Member of RICS, CABE or equivalent and a Class 2 Registered Building Inspector.
• Experience in applying Building Regulations and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of building regulation applications with plan checks and site inspections.
• Provide professional advice on Building Regulations to clients and professionals.
• Maintain records, prepare detailed reports, and progress updates with line managers.
• Investigate breaches and support enforcement actions when required.
• Assist with assessment and reporting of dangerous or dilapidated structures.

Skills

RICS/CABE membership

Class 2 (C to F) Registered Building

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and customer-focused Senior Building Control Officer to join our dynamic Building Control team.

In this role, you will support the delivery of a high-quality Building Control service by assisting with site inspections, plan checking and the supervision of building works to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Working closely with customers, developers and construction professionals, you will help ensure building projects meet the required standards while providing expert advice and guidance throughout the process.

Our aim is to deliver an efficient, responsive and professional service, maintaining WNC Building Control’s reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction.

Please note, the attached job description is currently under review and may be subject to some changes in the near future

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Building Control Officer, you will manage a varied caseload of building regulation applications appropriate to your level of Class 2 registration, ensuring that proposed and completed building works comply with Building Regulations and associated legislation. Through plan assessments and site inspections, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality and regulatory compliance across a wide range of construction projects.

Working closely with the Team Leader and Principal Building Control Officer, you will provide regular updates on the progress of allocated work, maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports relating to regulated building activities. You will also offer professional advice and guidance on Building Regulations and related legislation to developers, architects, contractors and members of the public.

The role includes investigating and resolving breaches of Building Regulations and relevant legislation, with the opportunity to support enforcement action and represent the Council in legal proceedings where required. In addition, you will assist with the assessment and reporting of dangerous, dilapidated and ruinous structures, as well as supporting the Council’s statutory responsibilities in relation to building demolitions through inspections and technical advice.

About you

In this role the successful candidate will be working closely with the Principal and Senior Building Control Surveyors, you’ll help ensure that the Council’s statutory functions are properly carried out in dealing with the building regulations and associated legislative controls including fire, health and safety matters relating to buildings and structures.

You will need to be a member of RICS, CABE or equivalent and be a Class 2 (C to F) Registered Building inspector.

Our benefits

You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.

About us

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.

Our vision 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.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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