The Role:
To efficiently and effectively undertake the assessment of applications for Building Regulation consent within the Partnership Area together with associated building inspections with due regard to the Partnerships liability.
This is a hybrid role but most time will be spent on-site 5 days per week.
For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Tom Coates, Thomas.Coates@stoke.gov.uk
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
Key Responsibilities:
· Direct responsibility to assess Regularisation Applications, Building Notice and Full Plans Applications
· Carry out relevant inspections of work on site to ensure compliance with the current Building Act and Building Regulations and other relevant allied Statutory Legislation under minimal supervision
· Direct responsibility for plan examination of major projects and site inspection of complex development schemes within the partnership area under minimal supervision and own imitative
· Undertake Fire Safety Assessments of buildings and prepare reports as necessary
· Carry out complex building surveys
· Degree or equivalent qualification along with Corporate Membership of an appropriate professional body
· Expert knowledge of Building Regulations with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2A RBI or above
· Expert knowledge of all relevant legislation, building developments
· Knowledge of building construction, modern techniques and technical project management skills including high rises
