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Accountable to: Principal Building Control Officer, with support from the Team Leader - Building Control. Key Responsibilities To deal with a varied caseload of building regulation applications directly related to the officers level of Class 2 registration and to ensure that building work, shown on plan and by inspection, is carried out in accordance with Building Regulation Standards. To keep the Team Leader - Building Control / Principal Building Control Officer informed on all matters concerning the progress of work allocated. Ensuring that allocated building projects are constructed and designed to comply with Building Regulation Standards and relevant Acts and to keep full and accurate records and prepare detailed reports on all aspects of regulated work. To provide advice on building control legislation to building professionals and to the public. To deal with the investigation and resolution of breaches of the Building Regulations and relevant Acts and, if applicable, to represent the Council in court and give evidence on breaches of the Building Regulations and relevant Building Acts. To assist with and report on dangerous buildings/structures and ruinous and dilapidated buildings and to assist with the statutory control over building demolitions, including site inspections as necessary. Ensure that service-wide and corporate performance indicators, targets and customer service standards are met. To progress a programme of continual professional development and training, including related to the Building Safety Act and other relevant legislation. To maximise personal productivity, minimise duplication and errors; and manage our information efficiently and securely to reduce risk, through effective use of Office 365 and our internal IT systems and applications. Actively challenge and seek to eliminate any directly or indirectly discriminatory practice or behaviours and to demonstrate awareness and understanding of other peoples behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs and ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons. Person Specification Skills and Abilities (Essential unless stated otherwise): Positive, proactive, and supportive team attitude. Strives for continuous improvement and excellence. Strong interpersonal and team building skills. Excellent time/priority management. Ability to communicate professionally in person, telephone, and email. Excellent written and verbal communication (Plain English). Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to undertake Building Control site inspections and keep accurate records. IT literacy: Word, email, Office 365 (Teams, OneDrive, etc.). Specialist IT skills (DEF MasterGov desirable). Knowledge: Building Control Act 1984 and Building Safety Act 2022. Dangerous structures and demolition legislation and procedures. Building regulation processes and procedures. Experience: Proven professional experience in Building Control Surveying. Local Authority experience desirable. Education/Qualifications: Registered Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator minimum Class 2A (essential). Achieved or working towards Class 2B/C (desirable). Member of ABE/RICS/CIOB (essential). Relevant degree (essential).55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc