Building Safety Inspector

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Working Hours : 35 Hours per week

Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments : Casual Car User

Closing Date : 26 May 2025

Interview Method : In Person (Face to Face)

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' employment history

Qualification - You will have a qualification in Building Safety and Fire Safety with a track record of success in a similar role within housing.

Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

Driving Licence - The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.

At Manchester City Council, our Housing team is more than a service - it's about shaping a community. We manage over 12,500 homes across north Manchester, guided by our vision, A Place Called Home. Our goal is to deliver resident-led housing services that focus on quality and value.

This role will work within the Assets and Repairs team in Housing Services, responsible for carrying out regular post-inspections and audits to ensure compliance with building safety regulations and standards.

The role holder will ensure that remedial actions are being completed to the appropriate standards which includes inspecting systems that keep our residents safe, including emergency lighting, fire alarms, all building safety equipment and the structure of the building itself, to verify their functionality, adequacy and safety. The position will assist in delivering building safety advice and training to raise awareness and promote best practices among building occupants, contractor and colleagues.

Please see the attached Role Profile for further information.

In addition to being suitably qualified, you must be able to demonstrate your experience of delivering high-quality building safety inspection services gained in a multi-site, complex environment. You will have a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Building Safety compliance in the post Grenfell era, including experience in conducting fire risk assessments and inspections in residential buildings.

You must be able to evidence your excellent knowledge and proven record of application of current statutory, regulatory, and best practice building safety requirements including Building Safety Regulators, and the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005.

What You Can Expect From Us…

As a local government employee, not only will you be making a real positive difference to people’s lives you will also receive a fantastic range of benefits and flexible working opportunities. See below for further details of the benefits we offer.

• A 35-hour working week
• Up to 30 days paid leave plus bank holidays
• The ability to purchase up to an additional 10 days leave
• Flexitime scheme which permits accrued hours to be taken as additional “flexi-leave” days
• A pragmatic approach to home-working
• Up to 3 days paid volunteering leave for rewarding work opportunities within the community
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions into a defined benefit pension. The scheme includes life cover and the option to build additional voluntary contributions via salary sacrifice arrangements
• Enhanced family leave options
• Career development and support through our Learning Hub and our fantastic ‘m people’ redeployment and career development offer
• A host of health and well-being benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts, free flu jabs, eye tests and a Cycle to Work Scheme
• A diverse and inclusive culture where targeted action is in place to make sure our team mirrors the diversity of our community
• A working culture aligned to Our Manchester Behaviours; We take time to listen and understand, We work together and trust each other, We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly, We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things, We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
• Access to a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City - a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours

Benefits We Offer

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

Requirements

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below :

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, Offering

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment.This is not arole we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Checks

Required

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these checks may include :

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other Relevant Information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

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