Salary – £39,442 - £44,245 per annum (Grade H) (dependant on qualifications and experience) plus Cash Alternative Car Allowance

Hours – 37 per week

Do you need a challenge?
Are you driven and determined?
Can you retain a positive ‘can do’ attitude whatever the circumstances?
Can you be part of a friendly and supportive team but also have the knowledge and experience to handle your own work load?

If you are, then the position of Building Control Officer could be the role for you.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly self-motivated individual who is capable of delivering a high quality technical service to our clients, in a very competitive environment.
You will work as part of a small, professional team in a varied and interesting role and possess a professional qualification RICS, CABE or equivalent with significant post qualification experience in all aspects of building control work.
You will have excellent verbal and written communications skills, along with the ability and confidence to provide advice and guidance to customers and build positive working relationships.
You must be IT literate with the ability to adapt to new technology.

You must have excellent knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, and a good understanding of Local Authority Building Control and associated legislation, policy trends and legal processes.

You’ll be expected to provide advice and assistance to members of the public and other in-house departments on professional Building Control matters.

A full current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential, and you will also be required to be available for out of hours dangerous structures call outs.

If you feel that you would relish the opportunity and challenge to thrive in a modern building control service to deliver high quality customer service and results we would very much like to hear from you.

For an informal chat about this vacancy, please contact Nick Lewington on 01303 853478.

To apply please visit the ‘Council Jobs’ page of our website: https://www.shepway.gov.uk/council-jobs/job-vacancies/building-control-officer

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 12 (noon) on 22 August 2017.

Please return your application to recruitment@shepway.gov.uk or HR Services, Shepway District Council, Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY.