Building Control Officer
Chelmsford City Council are recruiting a Building Control Officer to join our Building Control Services Team.
The Building Control Officer will work as part of a team responsible for assisting in the enforcement of the Building Regulations. Responsibilities include assessing plans for compliance with the Building Regulations and undertaking site visits to inspect building works under construction as well as keeping accurate records relating to all decisions made.The successful applicant will also provide advice to construction professionals, building owners and members of the public.
The ideal applicant will have an excellent knowledge of construction technology and the building process as well possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills, IT literacy skills and possess a full driving licence with access to a vehicle.
Applicants must possess a relevant Building Technology qualification and a sound knowledge of the relevant provisions in The Building Act 1984, The Building Safety Act 2022, Building Regulations 2010 and associated Approved Documents. It is expected that applicants have a full or associate membership with RICS, CABE or CIOB as well as be registered with Building Safety Regulator as a class 2 Registered Building Inspector.
We would also be happy to consider applicants who are looking to work in the role on a part-time basis. Should this be of interest to you please state so in your supporting statement on the application form.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment vetting which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.
To view further details for this role including a job description, please click the link on the attachments section.