Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 – £39,862 to Scale 31 – £41,771
Hours Per Week: 36
Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6BH
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Tameside’s Building Control team is growing and we would like you to be part of it. Our service plays a vital role in protecting the public, supporting development, and ensuring compliance with the highest standards of building safety. We are establishing this position for managing building control enforcement activity as part of our commitment to continuous improvement and effective use of resources.
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Building Control Enforcement Officer to lead enforcement activity in our Building Control service. This is an exciting opportunity to help keep our buildings and communities safe while contributing to a high‑performing and customer‑focused service.
A core part of the role will be identifying and investigating unauthorised works, including putting in processes to effectively manage this. You will also respond to dangerous or defective buildings, carry out proactive compliance checks, and coordinate remedial actions with contractors, emergency services and Council teams. Associated with the work, will be the maintenance of accurate case records, prepare reports and support the out of hours rota for dangerous buildings and structures.
About You
You will have experience of working in a Building Control environment. You will also have excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, associated enforcement processes and relevant legislation. You’ll be confident in assessing dangerous structures, managing your own workload and communicating clearly with colleagues, contractors, and the public. You will be comfortable working on your own initiative as well as working effectively within the service and across Council teams.
You’ll hold a full driving licence, be able to travel across the borough, and be willing to take part in an out of hours rota.
Experience of the following would also be beneficial:
- Working within a Local Authority Building Control context.
- Experience of managing budgets, building control fee income, and working within quality management systems.
About Us
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here.
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Daniel Wheelwright on 0161 342 2490 or daniel.wheelwright@tameside.gov.uk
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