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What's involved with this role: Interim Senior Building Control Officer Reference no: Bury 0009 7CAE / 1 Hybrid working Ensure that all building works are carried out in accordance with Building Regulations, Public Health and Local Acts and that public and private buildings are in the condition required by legislation to protect the health and safety of the public (within the limits of the experience of the postholder). Key Responsibilities: Ensure all new building works comply with Building Regulations and current legislation within the context of the Council’s constraints through the provision of advice to developers and contractors. Liaise with relevant organisations and bodies relating to submissions received, carry out on-site meetings and inspections, make necessary recommendations and issue completion statements as appropriate. Maintain and update computerised records in respect of all inspections carried out relating to building regulations. Investigate complaints from members of the public, elected members and other members of staff relating to building works and provide advice on building issues which fall outside the scope of building regulations. All transactions will be carried out in line with the Authority’s Customer Care policy. Respond to emergency situations relating to dangerous structures, make safe through the removal of dangerous conditions, obtain tenders for and supervise works of a remedial nature, serve relevant legal notices and represent the Authority at the Magistrates Court as appropriate. Responsibility for the monitoring of the condition of dangerous buildings. Respond to other Departments and give appropriate advice to ensure compliance with registration and licensing conditions in respect of the uses to which land and buildings are put, including structures of a temporary nature and ensure safety standards are adhered to. Check the siting of buildings as requested by the Development Control Section and supervise duties in relation to land charge searches and the naming and numbering of streets within new residential developments. Investigate complaints regarding non compliance with Building Regulations, enforce compliance by the provision of advice, through negotiation or prosecution and represent the Authority in Court as necessary. Prepare reports as required by the Chief Planning Officer or Building Control Section and make recommendations in line with Delegated Powers for action at the relevant Committee meeting. Supervise and allocate the work of the Assistant Building Control officers and Technical Assistant, monitor performance and output, and identify training needs. Qualifications: Full member of CABE or RICS (Building Control) Full driving licence and access to a car Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of building construction Excellent Knowledge of Building Regulations Experience: 5 years’ experience gained working in the building control sector Previous experience in a Local Authority Building Control office Skills & Abilities: Excellent written & oral communication skills The ability to demonstrate good I.T skills The ability to attend work outside normal office hours in the event of emergency Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV. Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. "XI Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.