We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to contribute to improvements in building quality through the application of the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

As a Senior Building Control Officer, you will play a key role within a team of surveyors and you will need to be qualified to degree level in a construction related discipline and have the ability to enroll for full Membership of a relevant Professional Institute (e.g. CABE, CIOB or RICS). You will also require significant Building Control experience. You will also be expected to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator from April 2024 and to achieve the appropriate level of competence assessment.

Your principal duties will include undertaking site inspections and plan vetting, in order to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, together with the assessment of dangerous structures and safety at sports grounds.

The post will be based at our Magdalen House office in Bootle and you will also be expected to work on an agile basis. We offer flexible working hours, casual car user allowance and 28 days annual leave – rising to 33 days after 5 years service. Appointment within the salary range will be dependent on the knowledge, skills and competence of the applicants.

Closing date for applications is 17 March 2024

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.