Job title: Construction Officer - Compliance (Grade 7) Job Category: Building Services & Maintenance Location: The General Offices, Steel Works Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6DN, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Hours Per Week: 37 Pay: £138.53 per day 3 days remote (home working and/or site visits) 2 days in the office (General offices, ebbw vale) Duties include organising all stat testing for authority-owned buildings to ensure full regulatory compliance, such as asbestos re-inspections, mansafe system, safety glazing assessments, and servicing of roller shutter and automatic doors. You will be expected to obtain quotations, and supervise compliance-related activities such as asbestos removal and encapsulation. Responsibilities also include evaluating risk assessments and method statements, as well as authorising the completion of works. In this position, you will be expected to obtain quotations, initiate purchase orders, and supervise compliance-related activities such as asbestos removal and encapsulation. Responsibilities also include evaluating risk assessments and method statements, as well as authorising the completion of these works. Principal Accountabilities 1. Manage the statutory testing for all local authority buildings to ensure all necessary surveys are undertaken at the required intervals. 2. Manage any work that comes from the statutory survey reports. 3. To undertake asbestos management in buildings and ensure that the Authority does not breach regulations or expose officers or the public to risk for asbestos. 4. Work with colleagues in the authority to manage compliance of buildings with contractual terms of Tenancy agreements, and report breaches to senior management for follow-up action. 5. Implement the Divisions responsibilities for Health & Safety. 6. Adhering to current asbestos regulations, legislation, specifications, British Standards, Codes of practice and CDM Regulations. 7. To act as Clerk of Works for construction projects of ranging complexities. 8. Liaise directly with officers, senior management, building occupants & the public in relation to site safety issues, construction defects and to ensure that buildings are designed to be constructed, operated, maintained and demolished safely. 9. Undertake management & administration of minor works projects and to assist in Building Surveying duties. 10. Liaise directly with Contractors, subcontractors & HSE in relation to Asbestos issues. 11. Attendance at meetings with clients, senior management, external agencies, consultants and contractors. 12. Maintain Continual Professional Development to keep aware of revised legislation, new building products etc. 13. Motivate, encourage the development of staff. 14. Assist in the preparation of Departmental & Corporate Plans and Policies. 15. Undertake any other duties that may be required. 16. To comply with the relevant sections of the Authority's policy statement on Health, Safety and Welfare at Work. 17. To adhere to the principles of the Corporate Equality Policy and ensure commitment to anti- discriminatory practice. 18. To assist Building Services Engineers including CAD, preparation of specifications etc. Person Specification Non-Managerial Qualifications & experience A minimum of HNC / HND or equivalent qualification / or time served in Construction / Building Assets discipline. Extensive knowledge of dealing with issues in one or more of the following areas: Asbestos, Construction, Building Surveying, CDM, Clerk of Works duties, Mansafe Systems, Safety Glazing. Experience of statutory testing in commercial buildings. Experience of dealing with all aspects of building construction / building assets and design in a non- domestic context. Asbestos P402 and or P405 Qualification is prefered but not essential. Other experience Able to undertake duties of a physical nature as specified and be capable of dealing with site issues including inspections, people face to face or over the phone. Knowledge/Skills Excellent IT skills, proficiency with e-mail and Microsoft Office software Ability to use CAD software is prefered but not essential. Ability to produce clear, concise and attractive project documentation Dealing with people face to face Candidates must me able to demonstrate an ability to work on their own initiative Special Requirements Essential / Desirable Application Form Interview Other (please specify) Probationary Period Driving license and access to vehicle for work purposes Essential Personal Competencies All competencies are regarded as essential, although it is recognised that some may be achieved over a period of time. All employees are expected to continually develop their competencies in line with the appropriate framework. In addition to those assessed as part of the recruitment process, competencies will be assessed during the probationary period and afterwards through the Authority's performance coaching scheme.