Building Control Officer

Building Control Officer Carrington West's dedicated Town and Country Planning recruitment team operate UK wide and we are delighted to be assisting one of our Local Authority clients with their search for a Building Control Officer to be based in Lancashire on a permanent contract. The Role ·Asses and negotiate all forms of building control work including Full Plans and Building Notice applications to ensure work is compliant with building regs. ·Serve notices to approve or reject proposed building work. ·Undertake building inspections. ·To assist with the processing of Initial Notices from any Approved Inspectors. ·To use your professional judgement to undertake enforcement investigations relating to development carried out in contravention of the Building Regulations and to pursue action (where necessary) in accordance with the provisions of The Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations (as amended). ·To respond to reports of dangerous structures (including where necessary, out-of-hours) to help maintain public safety. ·To liaise with other Local Authority Officers, fire safety and structural specialists to ensure the requirements of the Building Regulations are met. ·To assist with the raising of invoices in relation to inspection fee and other associated charges Experience ·Membership, or be in the final stages of gaining membership, of the R.I.C.S. (Building Control) or the Association of Building Engineers ·Evidence of continuing professional development relative to the Building Control discipline ·Sound knowledge of the Building Regulations, the Building Act, Approved Documents, British Standards and other Guidance Documents ·A full, current UK driving licence Salary - £26,556 to £31,228 p/d doe If this role is too senior, too junior, or too far for you to travel but you are looking for your next role in Town Planning, please call our Town Planning team on (Apply online only), we are keen to discuss our non-advertised opportunities with you. Carrington West has a dedicated team offering Town Planning jobs in the UK Planning sector. Our Town Planning team operate within the interim, contract and permanent employment markets and our consultants benefit from many years' experience of placing professionals into Local Authority and Consultancy clients across the UK. For a discrete conversation or to find out about the latest Town Planning jobs we have available, please contact our Town Planning Team today on (Apply online only)