Deputy Service Manager Building Control

We are looking for a substantially experienced Class 3 specialist Registered Building Inspector, to be our Principal Building Control Surveyor, being the the lead Surveyor on all High Risk Building projects within the borough. Liaising with the the Building Safety Regulator as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. To undertake specialist or technical assessments/activities on all levels of projects and make decisions on those assessments, using skills that would have been gained through qualifications and practical experience, to effectively deliver the Building Control function. Assessing dangerous structures and implementing immediate remedial works and being part of an out of hours Dangerous Structure Rota - Out of hours payments is currently under discussion and will hopefully be implemented shortly. To be able to effectively manage and evaluate a caseload of a full range of developments with specific focus on more complex schemes and premises including those in scope with the building safety regulator, examining plans and carrying out site inspections, initiating and dealing with enforcement action. There will be opportunities to work alongside the Head of Building Control in respect of Safety at Sportsgrounds undertakings. Replace this wording with a few paragraphs identifying the post's key duties and responsibilities. Ensure that you include sufficient information for a potential applicant to understand what the role involves as you will not be attaching a copy of the job profile to the advert. If there is more than one post available, please ensure that you include details of how many posts are available. You will oversee the continuous professional development of all non-Class 3 surveyors, t encourage and support them as necessary.

• Class 3 Registered Building Inspector.
• Relevant Professional status and experience (i.e Chartered Surveyor, Incorporated Engineer, Building Engineer, Fire Engineer, Structural Engineer - (Other relevant qualifications considered).
• Degree level or Level 6 Qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience on High Risk Buildings and Dangerous Structure processes.
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft software.
• This is a role that requires walking on potentially uneven building sites and will require climbing ladders and stairs. There will be times when entering high reach Aerial appliances will be necessary., Satisfactory employment references (previous 10 years)
• Satisfactory declaration of interest;
• Continued professional body registration;
• Full driver's license;
As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment., Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.

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