Hackney Council

SCP Range: £53,133 - £54,174 In addition to the salary stated, this role attracts an essential car allowance which is £963.00 per annum with 40.9p per mile paid. With the growth in complex developments particularly high-rise developments. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with preferably substantial Building Regulations experience, to join our dynamic, highly performing Building Control Team. Please see the job description for essential requirements needed for the post. The successful candidate will be working closely with the other Principal and Senior Officer to deliver a high-quality service to clients and ensure that the Council's statutory function is effectively discharged. You will enjoy stimulating and varied work in this role – no two days are the same. You will have the chance to work in a supportive working environment with opportunities for personal development and professional growth. If you want to help shape this part of London. You need to have experience working with High Rise Buildings and the ability to manage the team. As a Chartered professional (RICS, CABE, CIOB), you should bring construction industry experience and knowledge of Building Control relating to a wide breadth of buildings, including high rise. You will play an integral role in making pragmatic and value decisions on compliance with Building Regulations. Driving forward new schemes within the Borough and effectively turning our vision into reality. The successful candidate will hold a clean, current driving licence and use of their own car. You will contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective Building Control service for the Borough, including taking decisions of allocated Building Regulation applications, Notices and matters allocated by the Building Control Manager, enabling the delivery of quality developments in line with legislation, industry performance guidelines and internal targets. Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work.  We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best.  We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud. If the opportunity of working here excites you, please apply. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.  It is essential that you include a supporting statement, addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet all the aspects of the post, as indicated in the job description and person specification. Closing date for applications: 02 April 2020 Interview date: TBC https://recruitment.hackney.gov.uk/what-we-offer/overview/   We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.