Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Registered Building Inspector
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About the Company
As local government reorganisation in Lancashire progresses, the team at Blackburn with Darwen is well placed to build on its strong partnerships, shared ambitions and distinctive local identity, ensuring that future arrangements continue to support resilient services, sustainable growth and better outcomes for residents and businesses.
About the Role
To support this exciting time of change, we are seeking to enhance the current and deeply committed Building Control team by the appointment of the right candidate to the role of a further Registered Building Inspector. This key role will help support Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s responsibilities under the Building Safety Act delivering high-quality Building Control services across the borough and beyond.
Responsibilities
- You’ll be an integral part of a dynamic and motivated team that undertakes restricted functions and restricted activities, as appropriate to the level of your competency, as well as other building control related activities as required.
- The Council will also offer the necessary supervision for activities outside current competency levels to ensure continuing professional development along with support in career progression.
- You will help cultivate good working relationships with key internal and many external partners as well as offering excellent customer service to ensure safe, compliant, and sustainable development across the borough of Blackburn with Darwen.
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Qualifications
- HNC, HND or NVQ level 4 in Building Studies or related construction subject.
- Consideration will be given for applicants currently registered at Class 2A or above.
Required Skills
- Excellent customer care skills.
- Good commercial awareness.
- Strong commitment towards continued professional development.
- A high degree of self-motivation.
- Excellent organisation skills.
- A positive approach to work.
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver a quality service on time and within budget.
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Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Up to 31 days annual leave subject to continuous service conditions.
- Option to buy extra annual leave.
- Professional membership subscription payment to one recognised and chartered professional body, for example, RICS, CABE.
- Flexible working arrangements, including working from home (subject to business needs).
- VIVUP employee benefits on home and electronics.
- Cycle to work, car benefit scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and active with corporate membership prices for BwD Leisure giving access to BwDBC facilities.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Nick Bargh, Head of Building Control – Tel: 01254 778901 nick.bargh@blackburn.gov.uk
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