Can you help towards effectively delivering the Building Control function within the heart of North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire Building Control Partnership (NYBCP) was the first Local Authority Building Control Partnership in the UK and is now part of the new unitary authority of North Yorkshire Council. We provide a flexible and modern building control service on behalf of North Yorkshire Council.
Our vision is to ensure that buildings in North Yorkshire are designed and constructed in accordance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation.
It is an exciting time to join North Yorkshire Council. In April 2023, eight former smaller councils unified, offering increasing opportunities within the service. The Building Control Team have a strong reputation and can offer a career where you are truly supported to develop your skills and flourish with the support of colleagues. This support and commitment to staff development is demonstrated in the services “We Invest in People Gold Accreditation” which was awarded in 2021 and has been successfully independently reviewed annually.
We currently have opportunities available for Assistant Building Control Surveyors, Building Control Surveyors and Senior Building Control Surveyors. These are hybrid working roles with expectation to attend offices in North Yorkshire when required including North Yorkshire Building Control Partnership head office at Easingwold, Civic Centre (Skipton) and Civic Centre (Harrogate).
- Assistant Building Control Surveyor - £25,119 to £32,076 (subject to pay award)
- Building Control Surveyor - £32,076 to £40,221 (subject to pay award)
- Senior Building Control Surveyors - £40,221 to £44,428 (subject to pay award)
We are seeking Assistant Building Control Surveyors, Building Control Surveyors and Senior Building Control Surveyors who are registered with the Building Safety Regulator and have demonstrated their level of competence through an approved validation scheme or are working towards the validation of their competence. The core focus of the role is to effectively deliver the building control function throughout North Yorkshire and contribute towards the objectives of the council.
We are seeking motivated and ambitious individuals who pride themselves on delivering a competitive, efficient and professional building control service to all our clients.
If you believe you can meet our challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.
For further information about North Yorkshire Building Control, staff testimonials and/or working in the county of North Yorkshire please visit; Building control surveyor opportunities | North Yorkshire Council
About the role
We are seeking Assistant Building Control Surveyors, Building Control Surveyors and Senior Building Control Surveyors. to effectively deliver the Building Control function throughout North Yorkshire and contribute towards the objectives of the Council. Working alongside a professional team, you will be competent at the appropriate level in all Building Control and administrative matters, ensuring that appropriate buildings meet the regulatory standards in safety, sustainability, accessibility and design.
You will initiate and assist with enforcement action to ensure delivery of the Partnerships obligations under the Building Act and associated legislation, whilst working within a highly competitive market. The post holder will ensure a strong and efficient performance culture with a focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction.
About You
To be successful in the role the post holder will:
- Be educated, or working towards, a Degree/HNC level in a relevant subject such as Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction or Structural Engineering and/or be able to demonstrate learning at an equivalent level.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the construction industry, methods, techniques and materials.
- Have knowledge of Building Regulations, procedures and associated Building Control functions offered by a Local Authority.
- Have the ability to understand architects plans, compile reports and records and undertake site inspection work.
- Have the ability to work across teams and with other partnerships to promote effective service delivery and a strong performance culture.
- Technically competent individual who demonstrates logical methods of working, shows attention to detail and provides clear professional advice.
- Have vision, energy and drive, demonstrating a solid work ethic.
- Good interpersonal/ people skills, self-motivated and a productive team player.
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North Yorkshire Council employees enjoy the same benefits of being a local government employee.
Job security – Job security in today’s climate can be somewhat uncertain. We pride ourselves on being able to offer diverse careers with breath and longevity, having the stability of working for large, complex organisations delivering vital public services.
Working atmosphere – We offer a good working environment at work, with professional employers. While we always provide high standards of work, it is important to us that all our employees have the right work / life balance; so you can enjoy the things in life that matter to you. We have fun at work too! We believe we do our best work when we love what we do!
Flexible working – As we deliver vital services to the general public, this brings into sharp focus the complexity of people’s lives, and the need for work and home life to complement each other. We recognise the different circumstances of our employees. We offer flexible working hours to improve the services by individuals or teams working beyond the standard day, and to help employees to balance their work and home commitments. Being 'digital by default' can enable greater flexibility around home or remote working. This connectivity can ensure that in extreme weather conditions people can safely work from home instead of risking a treacherous journey. Part-time jobs and job sharing are the norm in the public sector.
Training & Development – We are fully committed to realising the potential in all our staff. We have robust programmes of training and development to improve our employees’ knowledge and skill sets. We always encourage employees to further develop their knowledge base and up skill with additional qualifications and support them with future career opportunities. Support will be provided in terms of payment of tuition fees and time to attend formal training courses.
Generous Leave Entitlement – We recognise that our employees work hard, and it is important that they spend time with their families and therefore offer a generous leave entitlement. We also offer additional leave entitlements such as paid leave, volunteering leave, additional leave, paid leave during periods of illness and flexible leave.
Pension scheme – We offer a comprehensive pension scheme, and having a guaranteed pension scheme tied into your job is a substantial perk of working in the Public Sector.
Additional benefits/schemes – We offer a number of additional benefits/schemes, including the payment of professional fees and Building safety Regulator registration fees.
What our staff say
If you are thinking of pursuing a career with NYBCP then check out what our staff say about working for us:
“The culture is very welcoming and encouraging. Whatever level you are, people always make time for you and want to develop you and give you a hand.”
“You are made to feel valued by being included.”
“If you are self-motivated and you want to progress, you will be supported. We’re always encouraged to take advantage of opportunities.”
“We have clear roles and lots of information to help us understand what’s going on and what that means for our work.”
“Everyone is asked at the monthly meetings to share innovative ideas, for service delivery or how we undertake our roles. We gather information from customer satisfaction questionnaires to see if there are any areas of improvement.”
