Terms and Conditions: Full time, Permanent, 37 hours per week
Department: Growth & Development
Interview date: Provisionally week commencing 13th July
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our current and deeply committed Building Control team as we look to appoint the right candidate to the role of a Registered Building Inspector. This key role will help support Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s responsibilities under the Building Safety Act delivering high-quality Building Control services across the borough.
You’ll be an integral part of a dynamic and motivated team that undertakes restricted functions and restricted activities, as appropriate to the level of your competency, as well as other building control related activities as required. The Council will also offer the necessary supervision for activities outside current competency levels to ensure continuing professional development along with support in career progression. You will help cultivate good working relationships with key internal and many external partners as well as offering excellent customer service to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable development across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen. Excellent customer care skills, along with a good commercial awareness are therefore essential.
In addition, applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong commitment towards continued professional development. A high degree of self-motivation, excellent organisation skills and a positive approach will be essential to fulfil the role on offer along with the ability to work as part of the team to deliver a quality service on time and within budget.
Appointment for the post will be based on experience and meeting the requirements of the respective Key Requirements document.
Why join us?
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Up to 31 days annual leave subject to continuous service conditions.
- Option to buy extra annual leave.
- Professional membership subscription payment to one recognised and Chartered professional body, for example, RICS, CABE.
- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home (subject to business needs).
- VIVUP employee benefits on home and electronics
- Cycle to work, car benefit scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and active with corporate membership prices for BwD Leisure giving access to BwDBC facilities
As a small unitary authority, we are unable to offer sponsorships.
We aim to be reflective of the borough we serve and welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds, including people with disabilities and those from under-represented groups.
The advert may close early should sufficient applications be received.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Nick Bargh, Head of Building Control – Tel: 01254 778901 [email protected]
