Principal Building Control Officer

Planning, Transport & Housing DeliveryApplying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.Building ControlPrincipal Building Control OfficerRef: 001192Contract: PermanentSalary: £55,593 to £58,896 per annum (plus out of hours standby for dangerous structure + essential user)Hours: 36.66 per weekLocation: Spindles Shopping Centre, George Street, Oldham, OL1 1HDClosing Date: Tuesday 23rd December 2025Interview Date: TBC.Hiring Manager: Paolo Colagiovanni, Role OverviewThis is an opportunity to lead and shape the council’s Building Control service, you will drive forward improvements, deliver the councils adopted LABC Quality Management System and operating policies so that current regulatory requirements are met. You will meet expectations and address the changing needs and demands of the Building Safety Regulator and our communities.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the Building Control service, provide advice and guidance following adopted policies and procedures in line with the required operating standard rules and codes of conduct.Help develop and implement effective methods of measurement, monitoring and evaluation of policies, programmes and services.Assist in the management and training of staff, ensure the highest standards and maintained registration with the building safety regulator.Manage wider service delivery including, Street Numbering, dealing with dangerous Structures, providing advice on Demolitions and assisting in the certification of regulated sports stadia.Key RequirementsRegistration with the Building Safety Regulator preferably at class 3, but minimum 2a-f, and class 4.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to support senior officers, confidence to challenge where appropriate based on evidence.A sound and comprehensive knowledge of Building regulations, Legislation and legal matters pertaining to Building Control.Ability to manage and participate in an out of hours dangerous structure call out rota.If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.About UsWe want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.Our Values and BehavioursBy driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham.We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out:Work with a resident focusSupport local leadersCommitted to the boroughDelivery high performanceTake ownership and drive changeYou can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page.Our Benefits PackageAt Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following:25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ serviceThe option to purchase additional annual leave.An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.Staff recognition and celebration events.Peer support groupsInclusive RecruitmentWe work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.Data and PrivacyFor details of how we use your data please see our p rivacy notice.Important InformationPlease note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. xpwpeyx We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.