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* This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from one of our offices.
* You will be entitled to 33 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* You will be part of the Building Control management team, and will be expected to line manage various Building Control Surveying staff.
* You will be expected to work with large levels of autonomy, whilst also having the support of competent and supportive management team.
* We provide support and encourage all staff to strive and develop their skills and knowledge.
* We will provide resources to ensure all staff meet the required levels of CPD.
* We will encourage progression for all staff, providing exposure and training on all building types, to support them through the various levels of the registration.
* Permanent contract - 37 hours per week.
Some key information
* This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from one of our offices.
* You will be entitled to 33 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays)
* You will be part of the Building Control management team, and will be expected to line manage various Building Control Surveying staff.
* You will be expected to work with large levels of autonomy, whilst also having the support of competent and supportive management team.
* We provide support and encourage all staff to strive and develop their skills and knowledge.
* We will provide resources to ensure all staff meet the required levels of CPD.
* We will encourage progression for all staff, providing exposure and training on all building types, to support them through the various levels of the registration.
* Permanent contract - 37 hours per week.
What will I be doing?
We’re working to ensure the built environment in Somerset is safe and compliant for the people of Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
* The day-to-day operational management of the Building Control Team.
* Supporting another Principal Building Control Surveyor and the Head of Building Control to ensure the service is running effectively.
* Having the autonomy of managing your own geographical area
* Carrying out appraisals of Building Control applications to check for compliance with relevant regulations and legislation.
* Carrying out site inspections on all projects in your area, working with clients, designers and contractors.
* Supporting junior members of staff, providing knowledge and expertise on various project types.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:
* You must be a Registered Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator. To be considered for this role, you should be a minimum of Class 2 registration status, with the aim of achieving Class 3.
* Have experience in Building Control, with the ability of applying the relevant requirements and taking any necessary action.
* Have experience of managing staff, operational tasks, and all other management functions.
* Have a degree level qualification or chartered status with either CABE, RICS or CIOB.
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.
What's in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.
We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
* We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more
Anything else I should know?
The salary for this role is Grade 8 - £47,754 per annum
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Sam Tully, Head of Building Control, on 079806 66184 or via Samuel.tully@somerset.gov.uk
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
If you have everything you need, just hit the apply button. We can’t wait to hear from you.
DBS information
This role requires a criminal background check via the basic Disclosure procedure.
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