Construction Officer

To manage asbestos and statutory compliance across the Authority's property portfolio, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. The postholder will oversee asbestos management, statutory testing programmes, and associated remedial works, while supporting the delivery of planned maintenance and construction projects. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and corporate policies, safeguarding building occupants, staff, contractors, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage asbestos compliance across the Authority's buildings, ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations, legislation, and guidance.
• Coordinate and oversee asbestos surveys, re-inspections, and remedial works arising from survey findings.
• Manage statutory testing programmes, including mansafe systems, safety glazing surveys, roller shutter doors, automatic doors, and other required inspections.
• Monitor and manage works resulting from statutory inspections and compliance reports.
• Undertake site inspections and audits to ensure contractors comply with Authority policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Act as Project Manager for construction and maintenance projects of varying complexity.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, regulatory bodies, building users, senior management, and other stakeholders regarding compliance and construction-related matters.
• Monitor compliance with tenancy agreement obligations relating to building maintenance and statutory requirements, reporting breaches as appropriate.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety responsibilities within the service area.
• Assist with building surveying activities, preparation of specifications, and related technical duties.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, databases, and documentation, including the use of Microsoft Excel and other asset management systems.
• Attend meetings and provide professional advice on asbestos, compliance, construction, and building safety matters.
• Maintain continuing professional development to ensure knowledge of current legislation, regulations, standards, and industry best practice.
• Contribute to the development of departmental plans, policies, and service improvements.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post.

Location and Working Arrangement

Location: Building Services & Maintenance, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, The General Offices, Steelworks Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DN. Hybrid working arrangement with office attendance on Mondays and Tuesdays and flexibility to work from home, undertake site visits, or work from the office full-time.

Hours per Week: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Standard hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm, with flexibility between 7:00am and 5:00pm.

Pay: Bi-weekly payments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in construction project management, building maintenance, or compliance-related activities.
• Experience of asbestos management and statutory compliance within a property or construction environment.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, asbestos regulations, CDM Regulations, and building compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and compliance programmes simultaneously.
• Experience of contractor management and monitoring performance on site.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including maintaining and updating databases.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites across the Authority area.

Desirable Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Construction, Building Surveying, Project Management, Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Experience of working within a local authority or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of property compliance systems and asset management databases.