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Cotswold District Council
Trinity Road
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 1PX
Tel: 01285 623073
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Senior Registered Building Inspector
Cirencester, Agile working
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
An exciting time to join Cotswold District Council - public service but not as you know it!
Proud, passionate, ambitious - it couldn’t be a more exciting time to work for Cotswold District Council. We’re searching for the very best people to join us.
The Cotswold District is a great place and we are rightly proud of our businesses, communities and residents. We’re busy recreating a council that’s pro-active and responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses in a fast-changing environment. That means we need to be ‘fleet of foot’ and look for innovative and creative ways to deliver against our Corporate Plan priorities.
The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focussed on a range of important priorities including climate action, strong local communities, and a vibrant district economy.
About the role
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced Surveyor with a broad range of skills who can make an immediate impact. Utilising your solid foundation of Building Control experience, you will be a part of a busy team delivering a quality service.
You will receive opportunities to develop yourself and your career within a demanding but flexible working environment.
Responsibilities include:
- undertaking plan assessments and site inspections to a wide range of applications
- negotiating and guiding developers, applicants, and other interested parties
- delivering an excellent, value for money service to our customers
- contributing to the continuous improvement of our service and professional practice
Full membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous. ideally you will be a Class 2a Registered Building Inspector that is interested in progressing to a higher level of registration for which you will receive full support.
You will need
- Class 2a Registered Building Inspector
- A qualification in your area of expertise, equivalent to a degree
- Committed to developing knowledge and skills through continuing professional development (CPD)
- Act with integrity, respect and in compliance with the Code of Conduct
- Experience of being involved in continuously improving services and developing products to meet customer need
- Experience of working flexibly as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders
Special Conditions
Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes
For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification.
What can we do for you…
- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role)
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service
- In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice
- Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care
- Generous contributory local government pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements
Terms and conditions apply
These are just a handful of the benefits that you can enjoy when you join us!
If you feel this is the role for you please click on the Apply Now.
Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.
Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.
Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.
Closing date for applications: Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Salary: £37,334 - £46,290 Per Annum
Hours Per Week: 37 hours per week
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