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Building Control OfficerCeredigion County Council • Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, UK
Building Control Officer

Building Control Officer

Ceredigion County Council • Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth, UK
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

About the role

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending / national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to be part of the Building Control team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Forming part of the wider Planning Service, which deals with statutory duties and requirements under the Building Regulations and other related legislation, the postholder will play a key role in monitoring and regulating developments across the county.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

  • Assess Building Regulation applications and supporting information.
  • Undertake site inspections to assess compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
  • Provide professional, impartial and practical technical advice to applicants, agents, contractors and members of the public.
  • Support the Council’s statutory response to dangerous structures.
  • Contribute to an effective, efficient, responsive and high-quality Building Control service.
  • Contribute to the implementation of legislative changes arising from the Building (Wales) Regulations and .
  • Provide support to the wider Planning Service where required.

We are looking to recruit an individual who:

  • Has a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, or an equivalent combination of Building Control knowledge and experience.
  • Is a Registered Building Inspector at Class 2(a–f) or higher.
  • Can communicate impartially, professionally and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels.
  • Can work with limited supervision and manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Has a strong commitment to providing a high-quality public service and achieving customer satisfaction.

The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of appointment.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Further useful information is available on the Council’s careers website, including details of what we can offer and the lifestyle you can expect. Ceredigion is recognised as one of the safest places to live and work, with a vibrant culture, excellent schools, beautiful coastlines and rolling countryside.

Job Description and Person Specification

Team Ceredigion Information Pack

For an informal discussion, please contact Jeremy Holmes, Principal Building Control Officer / Geraint Williams, Service Manager, on .

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Economy and Regeneration

We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:

  • Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside
  • Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
  • Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.
Canolfan Rheidol Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.
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