Career Grade Building Inspector

Overview The Councils Building Control team deliver the statutory Building Control functions as well as dealing with the majority of the building regulations applications in the borough. The Building Control sector has experienced significant change following the Grenfell Enquiry and the introduction of the Building Safety Act. Bexley is well placed to meet these challenges with an ambitious service improvement plan which has ensured the successful registration of its building inspectors and continuing investment in staff and processes to further enhance professional standards and customer service. Two registered building inspectors are required to undertake restricted functions and restricted activities as appropriate to the level of their competency. Other building control related activities as required, with supervision for activities outside current competency levels to ensure continuing professional development. Help cultivate good working relationships with key internal and many external partners and provide excellent customer service. Location Bexley Civic Offices. Remuneration The market premium level will be assessed through the recruitment process. Informal discussion For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tom Towler, Building Control Manager , 0203 045 4211, tom.towler@bexley.gov.uk . Candidate Profile This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing building control experience who is looking to develop their career in an ambitious and forward-thinking local authority. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that deals with all aspects of the building control function. If your application is successful, you will be appointed at the appropriate scale and starting salary, depending on your competency level, skills and experience. The Council is particularly interested in applicants that have achieved Class 2 competency to at least categories A to D. Application and Selection For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached. Please upload your personal statement under the Relevant Experience and Skills section and ensure this fully aligns to the role criteria. This should not be more than two sides of A4. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Interview Interview schedule to be confirmed. Our Offer to you We will offer you a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached. Recruitment Information As a disability confident employer, Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk. Secondment This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager. Notice We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr