2 jobs found in abingdon

About the role and what we are looking for Job purpose South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils operate a shared building control service . We a re looking for a dynamic, forward thinking Manager to lead and deliver our building control service. You will be the lead officer for building regulations and associated legislation. If you have excellent building knowledge along with the ability to effectively lead and manage a team, this could be the role for you. You will be responsible for ensuring that the building control service and operational objectives of each council are met within the service team, and that all customers receive services which provide improvement and value for money through the delivery of d irect and commissioned services. You will also provid e effective leadership and d evelopment for the team and encourage best practice in a shared hybrid working arrangement...

As Team Leader (Building Control), you will have sound knowledge and practical experience in administering and enforcing building regulations, the Building Act and other related legislation. You will lead, support, guide and mentor your team while assisting the Manager (Building Control) in service delivery, reviewing and updating service plans, achieving service performance targets, and maintaining high standards. Main duties and responsibilities Assess and determine applications under building regulations and associated legislation Conduct site inspections to ensure regulatory compliance Maintain accurate records using the service’s digital systems Provide professional guidance and advice to applicants, agents, councillors and stakeholders Manage and mentor team members to ensure all work carried out is compliant to building regulations and other relevant legislation. Completion of other line management functions, including approving...