Essential Employment

Senior Building Control Officer (Hybrid) needed in Oldham, £26.87ph - Reference: 000B 34A6 / 1 Based on validated competence, without direct supervision examine domestic applications and plans and undertake inspections of building work to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and other associated legislation. Within the limits of competence provide professional and technical advice to customers on pre-application submissions. To liaise as necessary with other divisions of the Directorate, other directorates of the Client and external bodies and agencies on Building Control and other related issues. To investigate reports of any dangerous structures both during normal working hours and outside normal working hours and take appropriate action to render safe any structures found to be in a dangerous condition. To research product data for compliance with the building regulations To contribute to achieving the Building Control service's objectives and targets as set out in the Service Improvement Plan, including performance Indicators. To assist in ensuring that the Building Control service's manual and computerised records are effectively maintained and to be competent in the use of the computer software used within the team. To represent the interests of the Building Control service and the Place and Economic Growth Directorate at internal and external meetings as required. To assist with applications relative to major projects for compliance with the Building Regulations, including those involving the application of extended regulatory guidance related to fire-engineered solutions, Building Bulletins, Fire Code documents, etc. from receipt to determination under direct supervision. To assist in servicing Partnered companies/organisations in the processing of their non-domestic applications. To assist with inspections and audits of existing Client buildings and recommend improvements to the physical environment in and around the premises, to assist the Client in meeting its obligations under the Equality Act. This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Experience in administering DFG's and interpreting recommendations provided by an Occupational Therapist A knowledge of building construction and ability to draw up a schedule of works required for a disabled facility grant based on an inspection Experience of carrying out financial means test assessments A knowledge of the Housing, Grants Construction and Regeneration Act which governs the process of DFG's Experience of surveying residential properties and preparing specifications, drawings, and schedules of work A strong understanding of building construction, building regulations, and health & safety Experience of managing adaptation or improvement projects, ideally including Disabled Facilities Grants If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

Lettings Manager - 3 Month Temp Location: Long Stratton, Norfolk (Hybrid Working) Salary: £46,373.18 per annum equivalent £24.10 PAYE £32.01 Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday Contract Length: 3 Months Start: ASAP DBS: Basic DBS Required Vacancy Brief Our client, a well-established Housing Association, is seeking an experienced Lettings Manager to lead and develop its lettings service on an interim 3-month basis. Reporting to the Director of Tenant Services, the successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end lettings function, drive performance across key housing metrics, and manage a team of Lettings Officers and support staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social housing professional with a strong background in lettings, void management, service transformation, and team leadership. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly qualified Building Control professional to join a forward-thinking organisation as Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist). This senior leadership role is responsible for supporting the strategic and operational management of Building Control services, ensuring regulatory compliance, service excellence, and effective delivery of complex and high-risk developments. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in highly regulated environments, advanced technical expertise, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Reference OR 106375 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared