Are you an experienced professional seeking a dynamic role in an area of rapid growth and would like to join our vibrant team based in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. If so then look no further! We are looking for a skilled individual to lead our Building Control efforts and contribute to the management of our service.
About Us:
Situated in the East Midlands, Bassetlaw is an area brimming with opportunities. Our district, encompassing the most northerly part of Nottinghamshire, offers a blend of urban centres and idyllic villages, making it an attractive place to live and work. All of our three offices in Worksop, Retford and Carlton Forest are easily accessible from the M1 and A1.
The Role:
As our Building Control Manager, you will play a pivotal role in project appraisal, strategy development, and service enhancement. From overseeing major construction projects to fostering market growth and nurturing talent in the industry, your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our future.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with the new regulatory regime for Building Control.
- Ability to register as a Class 2, General Building Inspector.
- Proven experience in managing construction projects.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare cash plan and generous 26-32 days holiday allowance.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- We will double your monthly pension contributions and provide the option to join our shared cost AVC scheme
- Give you the option to purchase additional annual leave tax-free
- Family friendly policies.
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid home/office options.
- Access to discounted gym memberships as well as a choice of welcome gift such as 1 years free National Trust membership.
Find out more about our employee benefits
How to Apply:
To embark on this exciting opportunity, please visit our careers page to submit your CV and a compelling covering letter or supporting statement detailing your relevant experience, qualifications, and achievements.
We value the diversity of our people and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We maintain fair and well thought out recruitment processes at every stage to make sure that everyone is treated equally.
Join us in shaping the future of Bassetlaw! If you have any questions or require further information, feel free to reach out to Beverley Alderton-Sambrook (Head of Planning and Place) on 01909 533228 / Beverley.alderton-sambrook@bassetlaw.gov.uk or Alan Barraclough (Principal Building Inspector) on 01909 533533 / alan.barraclough@bassetlaw.gov.uk.
Make your mark with us today!
Responsible To: Head of Planning and Place
Job Purpose: To deliver a high quality and competitive Building Control service in a way that contributes to the achievement of the Council’s Vision and objectives for a growing and sustainable District. The post holder will take the primary role in both the management and practical delivery of an effective and coordinated Building Control function across a whole range of construction projects including design appraisal through to site inspection/completion, having due regard for the commercial sensitivity of the service and its operation as a stand-alone business unit. This role requires the post holder to ensure the safety of the public both through the management and response to dangerous or dilapidated structures and a coordinated approach and response in relation to public safety along with shaping a vision and direction for the service area, setting out very high expectations and with a clear focus on marketing, efficiency, and customer focus in service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide strong professional leadership and manage the work priorities, outcomes, performance and development of the Building Control Team through an innovative, outcome focused approach
- Be the lead officer for the processing and assessment of applications for design stage compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation with a particular emphasis on the management of more complex projects such as those with high value, large scale or those with technically complex design solutions.
- To undertake the necessary professional duties associated with ensuring compliance with Building Regulations – undertaking site visits, providing expert interpretation in assessing developments against Building Regulations, accurately documenting and recording information, and issuing decisions in a timely and professional manner.
- Engage in the national agenda around changes in Building Regulation legislation, in particular a wealth of knowledge around commercial assessments and a general understanding of HRB buildings in scope to ensure Bassetlaw has a voice and protects its citizens.
- To represent the Council at any future inquiries relating to Building Control including to lead and supervise the preparation of hearing statements and discussions and to act as the Council’s lead expert witness to support the Council’s position and to represent the Council at public inquiries/hearings in relation to Building Control issues.
- To manage the delivery of a Building Control advice service to the Public, Elected Members, other Council Services, and stakeholders communicating effectively on matters of compliance and solutions.
- To keep up to date on new national legislation relating to Building regulations and advise senior management, elected members, other Council services and the public how that would affect the interests of the District
- Be proficient in the use of IT systems to ensure appropriate records and files are maintained and further enhanced using digital technology.
- Effective administration of dangerous or dilapidated structures including appropriate actions to remove danger. Implementation of, and participation in, the return to a 24/7 ‘out of hours’ emergency cover rota.
- To lead and drive budget management and monitoring for the Building Control Team, including accurate budget setting for resourcing needs and associated costs, authorising contracts, in addition that required for ongoing service delivery.
- To be the lead officer in the proactive management of client relationships to ensure ‘soft’ marketing of the service at all levels. This includes ensuring that income streams are maximised to cover all costs and new avenues of income generation are explored through the writing and delivery of an income strategy
- To manage an effective enforcement function taking action for non-compliance with the Building Regulations, including investigation of contraventions, advising on and instigating appropriate action.
- To ensure compilation and timely submission of the necessary statistical returns to government and other agencies as may be required including compliance with operational standards.
- To manage the development of staff in the team ensuring they are equipped, trained and motivated to deliver the services required of them. This includes ensuring that appropriate officers move through the competency validation regime to reach registration and their performance is monitored on a regular basis ensuring that re-validation is undertaken well before expiration.
- To represent the service at appropriate corporate, regional or national forums.
- To brief senior management and elected members and contribute to Building Control based reports to Cabinet/Council and to confidently provide training for any stakeholders in relation to the regulatory function.
- To develop and regularly review the Council’s Building Safety Policy.
- To contribute to the strategic development of the Council and be part of the Planning and Place Management team to ensure the Service functions efficiently and effectively
- Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.
The post holder is required to carry out any other duties appropriate for the grade and responsibility level of the post.
The post holder will be required to comply with relevant legislation and in accordance with the Council’s policies and procedures.
The post holder will be employed under the NJC Conditions of Service for Local Government Services.
Priority 2 – Could not do the job without this, but provided have Priority 1 criteria, this could be developed in the job over an acceptable period
Priority 3 – Would enhance performance in the job, but is not essential
Key requirements:
Qualifications
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level. Priority 1
Full corporate membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Association of Building Engineers, or similar Professional Institution membership at corporate level involving a significant Building Control element. Priority 1
To be a Class 3 registered Building Inspector and to maintain that competency validation Priority 1
Knowledge
Detailed practical knowledge of current Building Regulations Priority 1
Ability to analyse complex situations, generate ideas, and propose creative sound solutions and provide sound and reliable advice to resolve operational issues Priority 1
Experience of delivering consistently high performance by using innovative techniques Priority 1
Experience
To have at least 5 years post-qualification experience in Building Control delivery Priority 1
To have experience of facilitating the delivery of both domestic and commercial projects Priority 1
To have experience of interpreting and delivering corporate strategies Priority 1
To have experience of being an expert witness for the Council Priority 2
Have acted in a management capacity previously Priority 2
To have experience of working under pressure to meet operational standards and service users expectations Priority 1
To have experience of budget management and monitoring in a local government environment Priority 2
Skills
Able to demonstrate effective management, motivation and leadership skills Priority 1
Displays a positive, ‘can do’, proactive and supportive attitude in a team environment Priority 1
To demonstrate effective project management Priority 1
To have excellent written, numerical and verbal communication skills with an ability to negotiate and influence a range of stakeholders on complex planning matters Priority 1
To have experience of a range of IT systems, to be willing to support new ways of working, with a commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement. Priority 1
To be able to participate in the dangerous structure rota out of hours, to be able to access meetings by car and to have a driving licence Priority 1
