Senior Building Control Technician

Client

Local Authority in Chelmsford

Job Title

Senior Building Control Technician/Administrator

Pay Rate

15.05 an hour PAYE

Hours

36 Hours a week (Mon-Fri)

Duration

6 Month Contract

Location

The role will initially be based at Coval Lane with Chelmsford City Council, Monday - Friday. Following the Completion of training, home working will be available, with the expectation that some working days will be office based

Description

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide a technical support service to Planning and Building Control Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Providing technical information and guidance on Building Regulation requirements to customers by answering queries from Architects, Surveyors, Builders and Members of the Public on Building Regulation and associated matters within their area of competency.

2.2 Determining Building Control Charges for future projects by using both Standard Charges and 'Individually Determined Charges' (IDC) where appropriate.

2.3 Registering and recording Building Regulation applications and Initial Notices. Plot site boundaries and other features on the Council's GIS system using pinpoint accuracy to ensure property history records are properly maintained.

2.4 Providing frontline support to building control officers, applicants, agents, suppliers and other customers in relation to the receipt and registration of building regulation applications, invoices and orders.

2.5 Supporting building control officers by attending meetings, taking notes, and providing general assistance in the processing of Building Regulation applications

2.6 Examining new Building Regulation applications (Building Notices, Full Plan submissions and Regularisations) to ensure that sufficient information is received and the appropriate charges have been paid.

2.7 Deciding whether the appropriate type of application has been made when, in specific circumstances, consultations with Anglian Water will be required

2.8 Undertaking the technical aspects of processing Initial Notices, Amendment Notices, Cancellation Notices, Final Certificates and Reversions in accordance with The Building Regulations.

2.9 Raising invoices as required for all appropriate building control applications and inspection fees, ensuring they are raised and invoiced to the correct debtor with appropriate coding for income monitoring purposes.

Experience

Experience of using a range of computer packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

The ability to readily understand plans and drawings

Previous experience of working in a challenging customer facing / front line environment

Personal Qualities and Attributes

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following qualities and attributes in relation to the job:

Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to analyse, interpret and evaluate detailed information

Ability to work on own initiative and also to work in collaboration with others in a team environment, supporting colleagues and working together to achieve desired outcomes

Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and a general proficiency in the use IT hardware and software

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