Purpose of Job

Lead the delivery of technical services for the Building Control Authority, ensuring that all building work within the Borough meets the requirements of building control legislation and the building regulations, including working with
the Building Safety Regulator in the enforcement and regulation of Higher risk buildings.

Lead the delivery of public protection, ensuring the enforcement of the building regulations, demolitions and temporary structures within the Borough.

Lead the Council's response to dangerous structure incidents in the Borough, managing personnel and assets deployed in response and liaising with the emergency services in making safe dangerous structures and buildings.

Contribute as a member of the Building Control Management Team to the overall leadership and management of the Building Control Authority, representing Building Control on corporate programmes, projects and initiatives as required.

Deputise where necessary for the Assistant Director of Building Control.

Main Responsibilities

The main duties for this role include :-
Provide technical advice through the preparation of reports and briefings on building safety, building regulations, dangerous structures and land charges regulatory issues.

Contribute to Council responses to government consultations and technical reviews in relation to building safety, building regulations, dangerous and temporary structures and land charges regulatory issues.

Provide support to the Building Safety Regulator under Section 13 of the Building Safety Act 2022 in the regulation of Higher-risk buildings and enforcement of the building regulations.

Ensure full cost recovery for the Council in support of the Building Safety Regulator as set out in the Building Safety (Fees and Charges) Regulations (2023).

Ensure that 'restricted activities' are only undertaken by the Building Control Authority upon the advice of a registered building inspector with the appropriate class registration for the building type.

Ensure that the Council's building inspectors meet the requirements of the Building Safety Regulator in relation to competency assessment, training and development.

Enforce the building regulations within the Borough using powers under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Act 1984 to ensure public safety.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.