Head of Building Control

Teqniq is searching for a Head of Building Control to work in the public sector.

36 hours per week.

7 month contract.

09:00-17:00

Job Description:

Leadership

As a member of the Corporate Leadership Group, plays a key role in the collective leadership of the authority, providing the constructive leadership needed to create the conditions for success and working across organisational boundaries

Provides effective project leadership to ensure that cross-cutting and service-related projects achieve desired outcomes

Provides inspirational and constructive leadership to the Building Control Serviceto ensure high performance within a networked operating model

Facilitates change and innovation, building a working culture that encourages innovative, smart and collaborative working

Listens to, and works with colleagues to develop a compelling vision for the service in line with corporate strategy and influences and motivates others to achieve this.

Provide mentorship, guidance and career development direction to less experienced colleagues, encouraging career focus through personal development, outstanding performance and good attitude.

Performance

Works with management and colleagues to define outcomes, set targets and monitor performance, within a culture of continual improvement

Supports operational plans to ensure that the resources within the teams are used to best effect and impact

Effectively plan, manage and deliver individual workload requirements in line with service performance standards.

To represent the service in Magistrates Court, providing witness statements where appropriate.

Protect people's safety, health and welfare in and around the built environment.

Take emergency action in connection with dangerous structures reported to the authority under the provisions of the London Building Acts (Amendment Act) 1939, including appointment of external contractors which can be outside normal hours. Where there is a requirement by the SSA to fulfil statutory obligations, there will be a requirement to work outside "normal working hours".

Hold and maintain a licence with the Building Safety Regulator in line with the requirements of a Registered Building Inspector.

Business Development

With the development of commercial activities, the postholder will routinely have complex involvement with partner organisations and be accountable for the delivery of building control contracts. This includes contract monitoring and adherence to new and changing legislation.

Establish, maintain and develop existing relationships with building professionals, providing an excellent customer-focussed service to support the development of the building control service through the exploration of new and expanding markets to encourage new and repeat business.

Develop pathways through the new LDSA London Hub and Building Safety Regulators Multi Disciplinary Team to increase commercial activities and income generation by bidding for projects outside of the local authority boundaries.

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