Building Control Officer X2
- Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Salary: Grade H, SCP 26, Salary £34,834 - £38,223 per annum (pay award pending)
- Location: Magdalen House/Agile
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full Time
- Hours: 36 hours per week.
- DBS Check: No
- Closing Date: 04/08/2024 at 23:59
- Reference: EGH/24/286763
Planning Services - Building Control Team
Building Control Officer Post Ref (2 posts)
We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to contribute to improvements in building quality through the application of the Building Regulations and associated legislation.
As a Building Control Officer, you will be part of a Team of surveyors and will need to hold a relevant technical qualification (e.g. H.N.C or H.N.D or BTEC Higher National) or have a specific Building Control technical qualification or have demonstrable experience of working within the construction industry.
Your principal duties will include the inspection of site works and plan vetting, in order to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, together with the assessment of dangerous structures.
The post will be based at our Magdalen House office in Bootle, although an agile working policy is in place. We offer flexible working hours, casual car user allowance and 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years service). Appointment within the salary range will be dependent on the knowledge, skills and competence of the applicants.
Sefton has big plans for the future and are gearing up for the challenges of climate change whilst facilitating economic recovery. We are looking for the right persons to join our team to help us reach our ambitious goals for the benefit of the people of our Borough. If you are dedicated and creative and can work well as part of the “one-Council” team, then this could be the right opportunity for you to develop your career. You will be involved in a range of exciting transformational projects and working as part of a busy team with an excellent reputation among our stakeholders of being responsive, proactive, innovative and customer focused.
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
