Lead Registered Building Inspector
| Posting date: | 28 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £45,441.00 to £48,474.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2024 |
| Location: | Brighton, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Brighton and Hove City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Are you an expert on the building regulations, dangerous structures, enforcement and demolition?
Could you lead a team that prioritises the health, safety and welfare of our residents, workers and visitors to the city?
Do you want to play a key role in delivering the plan to make Brighton & Hove a city to be proud of?
Brighton & Hove is a vibrant and flourishing city with a unique mix of famous heritage buildings, historic and contemporary housing, and exciting new developments.
We are now looking for a knowledgeable construction industry professional with experience in building control to join our team as our Lead Registered Building Inspector.
For an informal discussion to find out more about this exciting new role, please contact simon.barrett@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Interview date: To be confirmed
About the role
As Lead Registered Building Inspector you will supervise our team of building inspectors and lead on all technical building regulation matters.
You will be our expert on the Building Regulations, dangerous structures, enforcement and demolition. By developing our service to take advantage of the widespread changes to building control nationally you will be part of a team working together to further strengthen our relationships with the local construction sector and developers.
To deliver this, you will have experience of:
Undertaking assessments and supervision of dangerous structures.
Making judgements as to the adequacy of building work and compliance with regulations, and
Determining which enforcement powers are the most appropriate to address non-compliance.
You will be knowledgeable about Building Regulations and their implementation, enforcement powers and quality assurance systems.
An understanding of budgetary systems, finance, and commercial acumen will be an important part of your success, as will your confidence in working with individuals and groups at all levels, explaining complex matters and presenting evidence in court.
Why us?
One of the busiest unitary authorities outside London, we have a clear plan to develop a Brighton & Hove as a place where people want to live, work and learn. To deliver accessible, affordable and high-quality homes for all residents.
As Lead Registered Building Inspector you will be part of a Planning and Building Control Team playing a key role in delivering that plan.
In return you will enjoy a package of staff benefits that includes
- a wide range of discounts from local and national retailers, including discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships.
- interest free loan to spread the cost of paying your deposit when renting a property
- option to purchase extra annual leave
- trade union membership
- pension scheme and shared cost additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)
- cycle to work scheme
- give as you earn scheme, tax-free charity donations from your salary
Please read our Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk) pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.
Could you lead a team that prioritises the health, safety and welfare of our residents, workers and visitors to the city?
Do you want to play a key role in delivering the plan to make Brighton & Hove a city to be proud of?
Brighton & Hove is a vibrant and flourishing city with a unique mix of famous heritage buildings, historic and contemporary housing, and exciting new developments.
We are now looking for a knowledgeable construction industry professional with experience in building control to join our team as our Lead Registered Building Inspector.
For an informal discussion to find out more about this exciting new role, please contact simon.barrett@brighton-hove.gov.uk
Interview date: To be confirmed
About the role
As Lead Registered Building Inspector you will supervise our team of building inspectors and lead on all technical building regulation matters.
You will be our expert on the Building Regulations, dangerous structures, enforcement and demolition. By developing our service to take advantage of the widespread changes to building control nationally you will be part of a team working together to further strengthen our relationships with the local construction sector and developers.
To deliver this, you will have experience of:
Undertaking assessments and supervision of dangerous structures.
Making judgements as to the adequacy of building work and compliance with regulations, and
Determining which enforcement powers are the most appropriate to address non-compliance.
You will be knowledgeable about Building Regulations and their implementation, enforcement powers and quality assurance systems.
An understanding of budgetary systems, finance, and commercial acumen will be an important part of your success, as will your confidence in working with individuals and groups at all levels, explaining complex matters and presenting evidence in court.
Why us?
One of the busiest unitary authorities outside London, we have a clear plan to develop a Brighton & Hove as a place where people want to live, work and learn. To deliver accessible, affordable and high-quality homes for all residents.
As Lead Registered Building Inspector you will be part of a Planning and Building Control Team playing a key role in delivering that plan.
In return you will enjoy a package of staff benefits that includes
- a wide range of discounts from local and national retailers, including discounted cinema tickets, holidays and gym memberships.
- interest free loan to spread the cost of paying your deposit when renting a property
- option to purchase extra annual leave
- trade union membership
- pension scheme and shared cost additional voluntary contributions (AVCs)
- cycle to work scheme
- give as you earn scheme, tax-free charity donations from your salary
Please read our Apply for a job at the council (brighton-hove.gov.uk) pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.
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