Summary: The Senior Building Control Officer role involves ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and public health standards for building works in Bury. The position requires conducting inspections, advising developers, and managing a team of assistants. The role is temporary and crucial for maintaining public safety in building practices. The successful candidate will also handle emergency situations and public complaints related to building issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance of all new building works with Building Regulations and current legislation through advice provision to developers and contractors.
• Conduct on-site meetings and inspections, liaise with relevant organisations, make necessary recommendations, and issue completion statements as appropriate.
• Investigate public complaints related to building works and provide advice on building issues outside the scope of building regulations.
• Respond to emergency situations involving dangerous structures, supervise remedial works, and represent the Authority in legal proceedings if necessary.
• Advise other Departments to ensure compliance with registration and licensing conditions for land and building uses, including temporary structures.
• Supervise and allocate work to Assistant Building Control Officers and a Technical Assistant, monitor performance, and identify training needs.

Key Skills:

• Full membership in CABE or RICS (Building Control).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the building control sector.
• Detailed knowledge of building construction and excellent knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Ability to attend work outside normal office hours in the event of an emergency.
• Class 2 registered.

Salary (Rate): £40

City: Bury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other