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Building Control Manager
| Posting date: | 14 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £61,437 to £69,610 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2025 |
| Location: | Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EHSA0004 |
Summary
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Building Control Manager to lead our Building Control Team to help ensure construction work comply with the Building Regulations.
In this role, you will lead and manage the delivery and performance of the Building Control, Local Land Charges and street naming services, supporting the delivery homes and economic development.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with Building Act, Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, HSE Safety Management systems, Building Safety Regulator requirements (including the Operational Standard Rules) and all other legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to building control.
Provide expert technical and regulatory advice to stakeholders in relation to building control.
Own, review and keep up to date building control policy, procedure and process
Build operational capability by providing coaching, training, and mentoring to staff, whilst ensuring they operate on restricted functions wholly within the remit of their registration with the Building Safety Regulator
Reward and recognising good performance and values led behaviours
Create an inclusive team environment that supports wellbeing, innovation, and growth.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more or less frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
2-3 days in the office (subject to business needs)
Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Building Control and public safety, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
Registered with Building Safety Regulator at class 2, A to F and class 3 G to H.
Expert understanding of building control legislation .
Planning resourcing and measure performance of a time bound statutory service.
Excellent customer service, communication and issues management skills.
Desirable Criteria:
Leadership and Management qualification (Chartered Institute of Management or similar).
Registered with Building Safety Regulator class 4.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Jason Beale, Head of Planning, at Jason.beale@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 426011.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Friday 21 March 2025.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Building Control Manager to lead our Building Control Team to help ensure construction work comply with the Building Regulations.
In this role, you will lead and manage the delivery and performance of the Building Control, Local Land Charges and street naming services, supporting the delivery homes and economic development.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with Building Act, Building Safety Act, CDM regulations, HSE Safety Management systems, Building Safety Regulator requirements (including the Operational Standard Rules) and all other legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to building control.
Provide expert technical and regulatory advice to stakeholders in relation to building control.
Own, review and keep up to date building control policy, procedure and process
Build operational capability by providing coaching, training, and mentoring to staff, whilst ensuring they operate on restricted functions wholly within the remit of their registration with the Building Safety Regulator
Reward and recognising good performance and values led behaviours
Create an inclusive team environment that supports wellbeing, innovation, and growth.
Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more or less frequently, this can be negotiated.
This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
2-3 days in the office (subject to business needs)
Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about Building Control and public safety, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
Registered with Building Safety Regulator at class 2, A to F and class 3 G to H.
Expert understanding of building control legislation .
Planning resourcing and measure performance of a time bound statutory service.
Excellent customer service, communication and issues management skills.
Desirable Criteria:
Leadership and Management qualification (Chartered Institute of Management or similar).
Registered with Building Safety Regulator class 4.
What We Offer
At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension
Opportunities for professional development
Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Jason Beale, Head of Planning, at Jason.beale@n-somerset.gov.uk or 01934 426011.
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Interview Date: Friday 21 March 2025.
Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.