Principal Building Control Officer - Oldham, United Kingdom - Oldham Council

Oldham Council

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Oldham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Place and Economic Growth

Public Protection - Building Control

Ref:
SM3/OL

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Contract: Permanent

Salary:
£50,592 to £53,598 per annum (SM£3) plus out of hours allowance and essential car user

Hours:36.66 per week

Based:
Chadderton Town Hall Middleton Road Chadderton Oldham OL9 6PP

Closing Date:
Tuesday 14th March 2023

Shortlisting & Interview Dates:
TBC.

Job Description & Person

Role Overview:

You will be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Building Control Team, ensuring that work on site and on submitted plans satisfy the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Oldham is currently planning largescale transformational regeneration of the Town Centre and this role will be crucial to support the Council's ambitions.

In addition, there are major development schemes to the value of £115million that require a first class building regulation service having a quality management system with UKAS accreditation.

To lead, motivate and manage all staff in the Team, including, but not specifically limited to appointment; appraisal; training and development; coaching; discipline; and customer care.

To develop and generate new business to support the service with GM and the North West.

Key Responsibilities:

To support the LABC Partnership scheme by advising Partners on appropriate solutions for specific projects.
To liaise as necessary with other departments of the Council and external bodies and agencies on Building Control and other related issues.
Coordination, monitoring and inspection of sports grounds, including liaison with external statutory authorities in order to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.
To take enforcement action for breaches of the Building Regulations and other associated legislation including conducting interviews in accordance with the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act; the preparation and submission of evidence; and attending court to present evidence.
To manage the Council's response to dangerous structures both during normal working hours and outside normal working hours and take appropriate action to render safe any structures found to be in a dangerous condition.

Key Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum:

Degree or equivalent in a Construction related discipline
Full membership of RICS / ABE / CIOB or equivalent
Ability to offer reasoned advice and recommend appropriate solutions to concerns with plans and during the construction site inspection process

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Us:

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough.

Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans.

We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

The Council has a clear set of Values and Behaviours, our Values outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses.

Internally we have translated these values into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels.

You can view the Values and Behaviours on our Greater. Jobs pages Working for Oldham

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