Building Control Technician

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
Kirklees
Growth & Regeneration
Homes & Neighbourhoods
37
2
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Permanent
3 to 8
£18,887 - £27,514
You will also be entitled to a retention payment of £1000 per year which will be spilt into two payments, in December and June. You become eligible for the payment after 6 months employment and successful completion of your probationary period.

At Kirklees our mission is to create a district in which people are proud to live and work, where businesses and communities have a sense of ownership and involvement, and where neighbourhoods are welcoming, attractive and successful, and where people have a good quality of life. To achieve this our Building Control Service handles a range of tasks related to Building Regulations and other Public Safety Legislation

As a Building Control Technician, you will be on a development path supported through external learning and will be key in taking the service forward in the future in a challenging and changing regulatory environment.

Just some of your main responsibilities as Building Control Technician will include:

  • Embarking on a learning pathway towards full professional membership of a recognised body i.e. RICS, CABE
  • Assisting on Building Regulatory matters on a range of projects which have significant impact on the health safety and welfare of the public or community
  • Analysing and evaluating the functional design features of plans deposited ensuring relevant standards are satisfied.
  • Assisting on enforcement matters and undertaking as appropriate site visits to check for statutory compliance.
  • Advising the public on Building Regulatory and associated matters.
  • Supporting senior officers in delivering the full range of Building Regulatory activities.

Our ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • The desire and ability to undertake further training and education.
  • Some experience in a Building Control environment, see progression criteria for specific requirements.
  • Existing knowledge or understanding of the purpose and role of Building Regulations and allied legislation.
  • Knowledge of the legislation affecting dangerous structures and demolitions.
  • An understanding of the regulatory process and ability to assist customers through it.
  • Understanding of the Building Control environment and challenges.

Additional Salary Information:

You will also be entitled to a retention payment of £1000 per year which will be spilt into two payments, in December and June. You become eligible for the payment after 6 months employment and successful completion of your probationary period. The retention payment increases the annual remuneration to between £19,887 and £28,514 and is reviewed annually. 

Paolo Colagiovanni is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

05 June 2022, 11:55 PM

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