Overview
Calderdale Building Control service has an exciting career opportunity for a qualified or partially qualified Building Control Inspector to join our friendly, professional team. We help to maintain construction and legislative standards of the built environment to keep the people of the Borough safe. We enforce Building Regulations on new build, extensions and adaptations of existing property, control demolition, respond to incidents of dangerous structures, and enforce Safety at Sports Grounds.
Responsibilities
* Provide advice and guidance to construction professionals and members of the public.
* Undertake plan assessments and make regular site visits to ensure statutory compliance with safety standards.
* Respond to incidences of dangerous structures and control demolition where required.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders face to face, over the phone, via email and formal letters; manage a workload that includes desk-based tasks and site visits to a variety of building projects.
* Demonstrate a methodical work approach, the ability to communicate win-win solutions, and remain calm, objective and engaged during challenging conversations.
* Register as a Registered Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator and have name recorded on the government public register; demonstrate competence via assessment and exam and uphold the Registered Building Inspectors Code of Conduct.
* Travel regularly around the Borough; possess a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle, with mileage payable in accordance with Council policy.
Qualifications and Experience
* Recent experience delivering Building Control duties on site (especially within the public sector).
* Hold a Surveying degree or equivalent qualification; computer literate with practical experience of enforcing Building Regulations, dealing with dangerous structures, and controlling demolition.
* Strong knowledge of building regulations, construction practices, organisational and communication skills; ability to work on own initiative and plan and deliver own workload.
Further Information
Being a career-graded post, salaries are based upon a combination of qualifications, experience, and demonstrable, relevant learning applicable to Building Control Inspector.
Equality, Diversity and Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. Calderdale Council embraces a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive environment. Applications from under-represented communities are particularly welcome. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our Vision, we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer flexible working / job share opportunities. For more details please visit the Calderdale Council Vision page.
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