Senior Building Control Officer Contract Full Time

Senior Building Control Officer based in Bury, £21.98ph PAYE – Reference: 0009 7CAE / 1

To ensure that all building works are carried out in accordance with Building Regulations, Public Health and Local Acts and that public and private buildings are in the condition required by legislation to protect the health and safety of the public (within the limits of the experience of the postholder).

1. Ensure all new building works comply with Building Regulations and current legislation within the context of the Client’s constraints through the provision of advice to developers and contractors.

2. Liaise with relevant organisations and bodies relating to submissions received, carry out on-site meetings and inspections, make necessary recommendations and issue completion statements as appropriate.

3. Maintain and update computerised records in respect of all inspections carried out relating to building regulations.

4. Investigate complaints from members of the public, elected members and other members of staff relating to building works and provide advice on building issues which fall outside the scope of building regulations. All transactions will be carried out in line with the Authority’s Customer Care policy.

5. Respond to emergency situations relating to dangerous structures, make safe through the removal of dangerous conditions, obtain tenders for and supervise works of a remedial nature, serve relevant legal notices and represent the Authority at the Magistrates Court as appropriate. Responsibility for the monitoring of the condition of dangerous buildings.

6. Respond to other Departments and give appropriate advice to ensure compliance with registration and licensing conditions in respect of the uses to which land and buildings are put, including structures of a temporary nature and ensure safety standards are adhered to.

7. Check the siting of buildings as requested by the Development Control Section and supervise duties in relation to land charge searches and the naming and numbering of streets within new residential developments.

8. Investigate complaints regarding non compliance with Building Regulations, enforce compliance by the provision of advice, through negotiation or prosecution and represent the Authority in Court as necessary.

9. Prepare reports as required by the Chief Planning Officer or Building Control Section and make recommendations in line with Delegated Powers for action at the relevant Committee meeting.

This is working full time hours on temporary contract.

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If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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