Purpose of the job
* To assist in the successful and high quality day to day operation of the Building Control unit. To be responsible for the efficient administration of the various legislation and controls of building work in the district and outside the district in respect of Partnership applications. To administer the controls of demolition and dangerous structures.
* To assist the Building Control Manager with the development of the service with a view to increasing market share and exploring the opportunities to develop additional commercial income streams.
Principal responsibilities
1. To manage the day to day control of building work within the district.
2. To be the lead contact for major/complex projects as allocated by the Building Control Manager, in respect of plans examination, site inspections and enforcement.
3. Checking plans and notices for compliance with Building Regulations and ancillary legislation, preparation of amendment schedules.
4. Processing plans and notices, preparing notices, passing/rejecting plans and other matters within statutory time limitations.
5. Corresponding, discussing and liaising with all necessary bodies and people regarding plans, notices and other matters. Fire Service, Water Authorities as appropriate.
6. Inspection of work of work on site in connection with all types of development.
7. To ensure that fees and charges are recovered, including supplementary charges, in relation to Building Control applications in accordance with the scheme of charges and the controlling legislation.
8. To undertake investigations of alleged breaches of Building Regulations, including the identification of contraventions, the gathering of evidence for proceedings and attendance at court hearings, in accordance with the Enforcement Concordat and statutory timescales.
9. Maintain concise, organised records of site inspections, telephone conversations, meetings and emails.
10. Adopt the 'Development Team Approach' to secure cross Departmental compliance.
11. To liaise, advise and communicate with clients and all industry professionals including, architects, surveyors, engineers, agents, contractors etc.
12. Undertake routine written work, correspondence and other administrative duties in connection with the Building Control function, within corporate and statutory timescales.
13. To contribute to the effective marketing of Local Authority Building Control locally and nationally. Maintain and promote awareness of the competitive nature of Local Authority Building Control and the threat of other providers.
14. Assist the Building Control Manager with the commercial development of the group to recognise and take advantage of additional revenue streams.
15. To identify possible partner companies and develop partnering arrangements through the LABC 'Partner Authority Scheme'
16. To manage a portfolio of companies under the LABC 'Partner Authority Scheme', undertaking plan examinations and liaison and consultation with the relevant Inspecting authority.
17. To be involved in cross-boundary and partnership working with other local authorities as required by the Building Control Manager.
18. To assist in the business based management of the group to ensure that the requirements relating to the statutory 'Building Control Trading Account' are achieved.
19. To give advice to the public and other ENC Departments/Groups on |Building Regulation and construction matters.
20. To advise applicants and consider applications for the dispensation of Building Regulation requirements.