Building Control/Team Leader Officer Class 3H RBI

Description

Role Purpose

To effectively lead a team of Building Control Officers/Plan Examiners in delivering Building Regulation compliance on submitted applications.

Provide support to the Building Safety Regulator in discharging their duties.

Development and implementation of the Council’s policies relating to service delivery.

Enforcement of the Building Act and Building Regulations.

Responsibilities

To act with the Head of Building Control, other Principal Officers within the team and the Quality & Business Growth Officer at a managerial level to give policy advice to the Council, to consider the divisional and inter-service implications of policy development, to review team needs including training and to ensure overall effective management and co-ordination of the Section, including financial and personnel management.

To develop and recommend to the Head of Building Control policies, practices, and procedures in respect of the Sections work. To maintain and develop close working relations with other Team Leaders and Sections in the organisation in respect of such proposals. Be responsible to the Building Control Manager for the administration and enforcement of relevant legislation in the implementation of such policies, programmes, practices, and procedures.

To monitor and report to the Head of Building Control on the progress and performance of the Service against the Building Safety Regulator KPIs/Operational Standard Rules, Section policies, KPIs and quality systems, taking corrective action where necessary. To assist the Building Control Manager to keep under review organisational structures and to ensure that all work is properly undertaken in accordance with standing orders.

To participate as directed in supporting the Building Safety Regulator in multi-disciplinary teams of buildings defined under S.120D of the Building Act 1984 as amended via the Building Safety Act 2022.

To assist the Head of Building Control in the implementation/enforcement of the statutory requirements of the Safety at Sports Ground Act 1975 and associated legislation. To participate in during performance inspections including outside of normal working hours attendance at GSAG and SSTG meetings, assistance in the preparation of General Safety Certificates, Special Safety Certificates, SGSA audits and any other function as deemed necessary in relation to crowd/spectator safety.

To assist the Head of Building Control in the implementation/enforcement of the statutory requirements of the Safety at Sports Ground Act 1975 and associated legislation. To participate in during performance inspections including outside of normal working hours attendance at GSAG and SSTG meetings, assistance in the preparation of General Safety Certificates, Special Safety Certificates, SGSA audits and any other function as deemed necessary in relation to crowd/spectator safety.

To take a lead role in the procurement, assessment, and enforcement of Building Regulations for major projects for pre-submission, post submission and construction periods until contract completion.

To undertake the day-to-day management of a team of professional/competent Building Control Officers, technical officers, and trainees/apprentices, and in particular allocate incoming work according to competency, monitor, and control and advise staff as necessary.

To plan assess a selected range of applications within the respective competency banding for this role as defined under the Building Safety Regulators Competency framework which are formally submitted for consideration under the current Building Regulations, allied national and local legislation, ensuring statutory time periods are observed.

To provide competent technical expertise and advice for all building work types on site in accordance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Requirements

Extensive technical and managerial experience within the Building Control industry and leading a team

Ability to demonstrate competency to a Specialist Level in all Classes including 3H as defined in the Building Safety Regulators Competency Framework

Knowledge/experience of financial planning/monitoring within the Building Control Industry

Extensive experience of working within Building Control industry dealing with standard & non-standard forms of construction, commercial & residential buildings over seven storeys/18m and other complex building schemes

Experience in the implementation of Safety at Sports Ground legislation including during performance inspections.

Knowledge of working with Local politicians and Councillors and ability to understand the political perspective of the Council

Readiness to take on additional responsibilities, commensurate with the grade and to represent the section or service to assist in the implementation of Best Value, Quality Assurance, or other initiatives.

Management/Supervisory qualification

Full professional qualification i.e., R.I.C.S / C.A.B.E./C.I.O.B / M.I.F.E

LABC/CIOB Level 6 qualification in Building Control or other associated discipline or suitable auditable experience within the Building Control Industry

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