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Job description: Wirral Council: Job Role Descriptor Job Role: Building Control Surveyor (Career Grade - Levels 1-2) Service: Building Control Reports to: Team Leader Principal Building Control Surveyor JOB ROLE PURPOSE Assist in the provision and delivery of a customer orientated Building Control Service, which ensures the health, safety and welfare of people in and around the built environment, in accordance with the sections policy, aims and objectives, business plan and marketing strategy. KEY TASKS 1. In the interests of public safety and protection, to undertake any reasonable action to protect the public from dangerous structures, unauthorised works, demolition work and works that form obstructions to the public highway. This will include the participation in an out of hours emergency call out rota providing a 24-hour rapid response service for dangerous structure incidents throughout the Borough. 2. Ensure that applications are checked for compliance against the requirements of the Building Regulations and associated legislation efficiently, speedily and professionally within statutory timescales and as directed within the section's service plan and policy documents. 3. Undertake statutory and other site inspections in connection with plans and building notices deposited with the Council under the Building Regulations and under the powers set out in Section 32 of the Building Act 1984 and as directed within the sections service plan and policy documents. Liaising with builders and owners to ensure materials, construction practices etc. comply with all current legislation and codes of practice. 4. Be prepared to instigate enforcement procedures as per Building Control and the Council?s enforcement policies, preparing reports and statements for the Councils Solicitor and appearing in court as a witness as required, when undertaking any enforcement action required under the Building Regulations, Building Act and any associated legislation. 5. Check, assess and analyse basic structural calculations and details submitted with full plans applications and building notices. 6. Consult with internal and external bodies as appropriate and communicate with applicants and agents the findings of those consultations with regards to their submission. 7. Support the marketing and promotion of the services and the development of any new business opportunities, working within the confines of a competitive market. 8. Undertake all duties and maintenance of accurate records in accordance with any assigned Quality Management Systems or other procedural guidance 9. Deliver a high-quality service and level of performance which contributes to achieving any agreed service targets and improvement objectives, contained within the service plans and policy documents. 10.Conduct all duties with due regard to the Councils corporate personnel policies and practices including for example, the officers' code of conduct, health and safety policy, performance standards, safe systems of work and procedures. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES People Able to provide readily understood professional building regulation and associated legislation advice to elected members, applicants, agents, members of other Council Departments and all stakeholders, on all matters related to the Building Control Service. Recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Councils health and safety policy and any service-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role. Work as an integrated and flexible member of the Building Control team in order to assist other team members during periods of high workload, to achieve the corporate objectives affecting Building Control. People management skills such as tact, negotiation, diplomacy and sensitivity to guard against hostilities and potentially high levels of conflict with some service users, when having to deal with difficult situations, which could lead to intimidation, abuse, threats and offensive language. EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Essential Criteria Qualifications: Appointment and progression is dependent on an individual meeting the criteria as set out in Wirral Councils Career Grade Progression Scheme for Building Control Surveyors, as determined through the performance appraisal process. Knowledge and Skills: Competent user of IT, its application and potential application within a Local Government environment e.g. specialist back office system, Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook. Understanding of the requirements of the role and the function of Building Control and have a sound knowledge of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents, allied legislation and technical documents associated with the building control function. An awareness of relevant health & safety legislation in order to ensure your own safety and the safety of more junior staff under your supervision. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Experience: Building Control Surveyor: 2 years (required) OR18882: 1 year (required) JBRP1_UKTJ

Salary: Expenses Only Closing date: 31/03/2026 Ongoing Advert Department: CA Safer and Stronger Communities Division: Community & Policing - Volunteering Location: GMCA Hours per week: No Set Hours - Flexible Volunteer Independent Custody Visitors Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have strong verbal and written communication skills? Do you enjoy travelling and meeting new people? The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is looking for dedicated and extraordinary individuals to join our army of Volunteer Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) visiting police custody suites and speaking to detainees across Greater Manchester to ensure they receive fair and equal treatment under the law. About the Role ICVs are members of the local community who volunteer to visit police stations unannounced to make an inspection and check on the treatment and welfare of people held in police custodies across Greater Manchester. They look at a number of issues, from the treatment and welfare of detainees and facilities within custody suites, to the effectiveness of custody processes. On arrival at the police station, ICVs are escorted to the custody area where they interview a number of detainees in their cells and complete a structured report form. For visitors protection, interviews are normally carried out within sight, but out of hearing, of the escorting police officer. ICV recommendations can require the police to make improvements for the welfare of detainees and, therefore, they play a valuable role in maintaining public confidence in this important area of policing. Training ICVs are required to attend mandatory training sessions to full fill their role. Further optional training sessions are available, for example on topics including substance misuse, mental health awareness, safeguarding, and dementia. The posts are voluntary and unpaid, but all travelling expenses are reimbursed. Benefits of being an ICV Independent custody visitors play a vital role in providing the public with confidence that police treat individuals lawfully and with respect when detained in police custody. By becoming an ICV, you will contribute to a role in society as a whole by demonstrating the high standards of care shown in the detention of detainees through independent assessment. Elgibility Greater Manchester Combined Authority is responsible for recruiting, selecting and appointing all custody visitors. To be eligible as an ICV volunteer, you must be 18 years of age, or older, and have no direct involvement in the criminal justice system. For example, serving or retired police officers or staff, special constables or magistrates would NOT be considered for the role. Other people, such as solicitors or probation officers may also be excluded to prevent possible conflict of interests for the individual. This maintains the independence of the scheme as a whole. Appointment as an independent custody visitor is subject to a successful application and interview process. Please note, this role is subject to GMP Vetting clearance. Be part of the team and join our army of extraordinary volunteers who carry out an important role visiting police custody suites and speaking to detainees across Greater Manchester to ensure they receive fair and equal treatment under the law. JBRP1_UKTJ