Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
We are recruiting an experienced Permanent Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) to support a busy Local authority Building Control service team. This senior opportunity is ideal for a qualified Class 3 Registered Building Inspector, RBI Class 3, Specialist Building Inspector, Senior Building Control Surveyor or experienced Building Control professional who can provide expert guidance on Building Regulations, Building Safety Regulator requirements, Higher-Risk Buildings, fire safety and LABC standards while helping to deliver a safe, compliant and customer-focused service. The successful candidate will lead on complex building regulation applications, full plans, building notices, dangerous structures, fire safety and London Building Acts matters, while supporting team development, service performance and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Support the Building Control Manager in leading, developing and motivating the Building Control team. Provide expert technical guidance on complex Building Control matters, including full plans, building notices, dangerous structures, fire safety, Building Regulations compliance and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Lead on complex building regulation submissions, statutory Building Control functions and matters relating to the London Building Acts, including section 20 buildings and section 30 applications. Contribute to service improvement, performance management and the delivery of a responsive, customer-focused Building Control service. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support safe, compliant and effective development across the borough. About You Excellent knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, techniques and materials. Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and professional codes of practice, including Class 3 Registered Building Inspector requirements, Building Safety Regulator operational standards, Higher-Risk Buildings, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated Local Authority Building Control functions. Good knowledge of financial constraints and how they impact service delivery. Understanding of managing diversity and equal opportunities in Building Control. Significant knowledge of fire safety legislation, fire engineering principles, complex building regulation compliance and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Substantial post-qualification experience in Building Control, particularly in assessing full plans and building notice applications. Experience working on complex building regulation applications, higher-risk buildings and fire safety matters across commercial, residential, mixed-use and educational buildings. Substantial experience in delivering a customer-focused service. Substantial experience in dealing with dangerous structures, section 20 buildings and section 30 applications. Ability to work independently, to meet agreed work plans and deadlines, and to meet required performance targets. Ability to work collaboratively with other service managers. Understands the contribution the role makes to the service and organisation, thinks beyond area to understand the aims of other services. Ability to support the development of effective performance management across the service. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records. Essential Qualifications Degree-level education in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline. Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent, with a Building Control bias and evidence of current CPD. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook, with confidence using CRM systems and relevant digital tools. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to step into a senior Building Control role where you can influence a key statutory service, work on technically varied cases, support the development of a specialist team and make a direct contribution to public safety and the quality of the built environment. How to Apply If you are an experienced Class 3 Building Control professional ready for a Permanent senior local government opportunity, apply today with your CV to be considered. Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We are recruiting an experienced Permanent Deputy Head of Building Control (Class 3 Specialist) to support a busy Local authority Building Control service team. This senior opportunity is ideal for a qualified Class 3 Registered Building Inspector, RBI Class 3, Specialist Building Inspector, Senior Building Control Surveyor or experienced Building Control professional who can provide expert guidance on Building Regulations, Building Safety Regulator requirements, Higher-Risk Buildings, fire safety and LABC standards while helping to deliver a safe, compliant and customer-focused service. The successful candidate will lead on complex building regulation applications, full plans, building notices, dangerous structures, fire safety and London Building Acts matters, while supporting team development, service performance and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities Support the Building Control Manager in leading, developing and motivating the Building Control team. Provide expert technical guidance on complex Building Control matters, including full plans, building notices, dangerous structures, fire safety, Building Regulations compliance and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Lead on complex building regulation submissions, statutory Building Control functions and matters relating to the London Building Acts, including section 20 buildings and section 30 applications. Contribute to service improvement, performance management and the delivery of a responsive, customer-focused Building Control service. Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support safe, compliant and effective development across the borough. About You Excellent knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, techniques and materials. Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and professional codes of practice, including Class 3 Registered Building Inspector requirements, Building Safety Regulator operational standards, Higher-Risk Buildings, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated Local Authority Building Control functions. Good knowledge of financial constraints and how they impact service delivery. Understanding of managing diversity and equal opportunities in Building Control. Significant knowledge of fire safety legislation, fire engineering principles, complex building regulation compliance and Building Safety Regulator requirements. Substantial post-qualification experience in Building Control, particularly in assessing full plans and building notice applications. Experience working on complex building regulation applications, higher-risk buildings and fire safety matters across commercial, residential, mixed-use and educational buildings. Substantial experience in delivering a customer-focused service. Substantial experience in dealing with dangerous structures, section 20 buildings and section 30 applications. Ability to work independently, to meet agreed work plans and deadlines, and to meet required performance targets. Ability to work collaboratively with other service managers. Understands the contribution the role makes to the service and organisation, thinks beyond area to understand the aims of other services. Ability to support the development of effective performance management across the service. Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records. Essential Qualifications Degree-level education in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline. Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent, with a Building Control bias and evidence of current CPD. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook, with confidence using CRM systems and relevant digital tools. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to step into a senior Building Control role where you can influence a key statutory service, work on technically varied cases, support the development of a specialist team and make a direct contribution to public safety and the quality of the built environment. How to Apply If you are an experienced Class 3 Building Control professional ready for a Permanent senior local government opportunity, apply today with your CV to be considered. Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment agency for this vacancy. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Diamond Blaque HR Solutions
Chelmsford, Essex
About the Role We are recruiting an experienced Lead Officer Housing ICT to provide specialist support across CX Asset Management on a 4-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing systems professional with strong knowledge of CX Asset Management, advanced reporting capabilities, and experience supporting integrations and interfaces within a local authority or housing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead on CX Asset Management activity, including datasheets, SAVA energy performance certificates, stock condition data and mobile asset management functionality. Support the management of planned and completed works, planned maintenance and equipment records. Provide system expertise to support asset management processes, housing data quality and service improvement. Develop and maintain reporting outputs using SSRS, SQL and Power BI. Support integrations and interfaces involving Total Mobile Cloud Dialogues API, Azure Storage Explorer and SharePoint EDM. Contribute knowledge of contracts, contractors, forecasting and compliance where required. About You We are looking for a confident and knowledgeable housing ICT specialist who can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment. You will bring strong technical Understanding, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with both ICT and housing service stakeholders. Essential Experience Strong working knowledge of CX Asset Management within a housing or local authority setting. Understanding of Decent Homes requirements. Experience with stock condition data, asset records, planned works and planned maintenance processes. Intermediate to advanced SQL skills, with experience using SSRS for reporting. Power BI experience or a strong Understanding of business intelligence reporting. Knowledge of integrations and interfaces, including Total Mobile Cloud Dialogues API, Azure Storage Explorer and SharePoint EDM. Awareness of contracts and contractor management within housing services. Required Qualifications Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in housing systems, ICT, asset management, data management or a related discipline. Evidence of continued professional development in housing technology, reporting, business intelligence or systems administration. Technical training or demonstrable competence in SQL, SSRS, Power BI or comparable reporting tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of local authority housing, asset management standards and Decent Homes requirements is desirable. What You Should Do Next If you are an experienced Housing ICT professional with CX Asset Management expertise and are available for a part-time contract, we would love to hear from you. Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to
About the Role We are recruiting an experienced Lead Officer Housing ICT to provide specialist support across CX Asset Management on a 4-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a housing systems professional with strong knowledge of CX Asset Management, advanced reporting capabilities, and experience supporting integrations and interfaces within a local authority or housing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead on CX Asset Management activity, including datasheets, SAVA energy performance certificates, stock condition data and mobile asset management functionality. Support the management of planned and completed works, planned maintenance and equipment records. Provide system expertise to support asset management processes, housing data quality and service improvement. Develop and maintain reporting outputs using SSRS, SQL and Power BI. Support integrations and interfaces involving Total Mobile Cloud Dialogues API, Azure Storage Explorer and SharePoint EDM. Contribute knowledge of contracts, contractors, forecasting and compliance where required. About You We are looking for a confident and knowledgeable housing ICT specialist who can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment. You will bring strong technical Understanding, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with both ICT and housing service stakeholders. Essential Experience Strong working knowledge of CX Asset Management within a housing or local authority setting. Understanding of Decent Homes requirements. Experience with stock condition data, asset records, planned works and planned maintenance processes. Intermediate to advanced SQL skills, with experience using SSRS for reporting. Power BI experience or a strong Understanding of business intelligence reporting. Knowledge of integrations and interfaces, including Total Mobile Cloud Dialogues API, Azure Storage Explorer and SharePoint EDM. Awareness of contracts and contractor management within housing services. Required Qualifications Relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience in housing systems, ICT, asset management, data management or a related discipline. Evidence of continued professional development in housing technology, reporting, business intelligence or systems administration. Technical training or demonstrable competence in SQL, SSRS, Power BI or comparable reporting tools would be advantageous. Knowledge of local authority housing, asset management standards and Decent Homes requirements is desirable. What You Should Do Next If you are an experienced Housing ICT professional with CX Asset Management expertise and are available for a part-time contract, we would love to hear from you. Diamond Blaque is acting as the employment business for this vacancy. We are committed to
