Building Safety Act Enforcement Officer
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,022 to £33,699 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31,022 to £33,699 (per annum) pay award pending |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Burnley Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 348 |
Summary
The primary role of the Building Safety Act Enforcement Officer is to support the administration of Building Safety Levy processes. This will include determining levy chargeability and liability, issuing levy determination notices, arranging spot checks, receiving payments, issuing payment certificates, and managing requests for reviews from developers. The role also includes the preparation of quarterly management information and revenue transfer to MHCLG. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication in line with Local Authority procedures.
In addition, you will be responsible for assessing unauthorised work reports, including the issuing of Compliance Notices and Stop Notices following advice from a Registered Building Inspector. You will also deal with reports of dangerous structures during office hours, taking action where necessary under Sections 77 and 78 of the Building Act 1984 for which you will receive formal training.
You should be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be able to deal with a wide range of customers. You must possess a high level of integrity, the ability to communicate effectively, and have the ability to accurately measure scale drawings electronically. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, show a willingness to learn new skills, and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the built environment for the people of Burnley and Padiham.
Burnley is a thriving market town surrounded by breath-taking Pennine countryside, with excellent transport links around the region, including a direct rail service to Manchester. The Building Control service has played a key role in many exciting recent developments, ranging from cinemas, hotels and restaurants to academic institutions, large industrial buildings and supported living housing schemes.
If you are looking to work within a busy Building Control team, with a varied workload and a proven track record of developing its employees, we can offer a diverse and rewarding role that will support your career ambitions. We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives.
For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Paul Trippier, Building Control Manager, on 01282 477268.
In addition, you will be responsible for assessing unauthorised work reports, including the issuing of Compliance Notices and Stop Notices following advice from a Registered Building Inspector. You will also deal with reports of dangerous structures during office hours, taking action where necessary under Sections 77 and 78 of the Building Act 1984 for which you will receive formal training.
You should be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be able to deal with a wide range of customers. You must possess a high level of integrity, the ability to communicate effectively, and have the ability to accurately measure scale drawings electronically. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, show a willingness to learn new skills, and demonstrate a strong commitment to improving the built environment for the people of Burnley and Padiham.
Burnley is a thriving market town surrounded by breath-taking Pennine countryside, with excellent transport links around the region, including a direct rail service to Manchester. The Building Control service has played a key role in many exciting recent developments, ranging from cinemas, hotels and restaurants to academic institutions, large industrial buildings and supported living housing schemes.
If you are looking to work within a busy Building Control team, with a varied workload and a proven track record of developing its employees, we can offer a diverse and rewarding role that will support your career ambitions. We value our employees and offer a generous pension scheme, holiday entitlement and work/life balance initiatives.
For an informal discussion on the content of the job description or person specification, please contact Paul Trippier, Building Control Manager, on 01282 477268.
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