[ref. z4078704] R2R103414 - Senior Building Control Officer - Agency
Your New Organisation:
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities.The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.
Your new role:
Southend on sea City Council are looking to appoint a full time, agency Senior Building Control Officer for a 6-month contract, working 5 days a week. Daily rate £400.00
The successful candidate under the direction of the Building Control Team Leader, will assist in the effective delivery of the building control function and ensure that the Council’s obligations under the Building Act and associated legislation with regards to health, safety, welfare and convenience of persons in or about buildings are administered and enforced.
They will assist in management, training and development of the trainees and assistants, acting in their absence on all relevant matters. Check building regulation applications for compliance within the required timescales as well as carry out site inspections in a prompt, efficient and safe manner, ensuring site notes are recorded promptly and accurately.
Other key responsibilities are to check fire safety, strategies, complete enforcement actions where necessary, provide specialist and technical advise to developers and be responsible for the safety equipment provided.
Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.
What you'll need to succeed:
To be successful in this position, you must be qualified to degree level and have obtained part professional membership, plus have proven building control experience.
You must demonstrate sound knowledge of building control regulations, and have an understanding of the building process. You must have good administrative skills and be able to maintain accurate comprehensive records.
It is essential that you hold a full, current, valid driving license and have use of a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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If you are wanting further information that isn't in the JD, please contact Nathalie Nathalie.s@hays.com
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.