Principal Building Control Officer

Thrive Oldham are delighted to be working with our client in the Oldham area who are actively looking to recruit a Principal Building Control Officer.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the effective leadership and management of the Building Control Team. Ensuring that work on site and on submitted plans satisfy the building Regulations and associated legislation.

To develop and generate new business to support the service with GM and the North West.

To contribute to the overall management of the Division.

General Responsibilities

To provide day-to-day management to the team including recruitment, appraisal and development, conflict resolution etc.

To motivate and engage the team to create the right working environment to influence effective performance.

To be accountable for a budget(s), monitoring, reckoning and providing explanation for the spend as necessary.

To be responsible for the delivery of the annual work plans, regularly monitor, identify potential non-delivery and provide practical solutions for performance issues.

Contribute to efficiency and performance improvements and evidence value for money in service delivery.

Contribute towards strategic planning by providing practical aspects to achieving goals and objectives

To support the implementation of corporate initiatives and ensure they are embedded in the team.

To ensure effective working relationships with other managers across the directorate and the Council to deliver our corporate objectives.

To contribute to the overall management of the service

Key Tasks

To lead, motivate and manage all staff in the Team, including, but not specifically limited to: appointment; appraisal; training and development; coaching; discipline; and customer care.

To procure goods and services and manage works in accordance with the Council's Constitution, Council policies and any relevant legislation.

To prepare reports for and attend:
Council Committee meetings;
Public Local Inquiries;
Tribunals;
Officer Group meetings; and meetings of other bodies and agencies as and when required

To deputise for the Head of Planning and Infrastructure as and when required.

To take responsibility for self-development and continuing professional development in a relevant technical / professional field.

To ensure compliance with health and safety rules, regulations and legislation both on an individual and collective basis and to manage operational risks effectively and proactively.

To actively promote the equalities and diversity agenda in the workplace and in service delivery.

To undertake and assist with such other duties as may be required from time to time, commensurate with the post, including the performance of duties outside normal working hours and participation in the Council's Emergency Planning arrangements.

To examine applications and plans and undertake inspections of building work to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and other associated legislation.

To provide professional and technical advice to customers on pre-application submissions.

To support the LABC Partnership scheme by advising Partners on appropriate solutions for specific projects.

To liaise as necessary with other groups of the Division, other divisions of the Department, other departments of the Council and external bodies and agencies on Building Control and other related issues.

Co-ordination, monitoring and inspection of sports grounds, including liaison with external statutory authorities in order to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation.

To take enforcement action for breaches of the Building Regulations and other associated legislation including: conducting interviews in accordance with the provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act; the preparation and submission of evidence; and attending court to present evidence.

To manage the work of Planning Officers and Business Support Officers providing on the job training and guidance.

To manage all processes, inspections and applications to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, Fire and Sports Ground legislation

To manage the Council's response to dangerous structures both during normal working hours and outside normal…