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Building Control Surveyor

Employer:West Oxfordshire District Council 

Reference:1 

Salary:£26,749 - £30,594 p.a. (including market supplement) plus Essential Car User Allowance 

Hours:37 hours per week 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Witney, Oxfordshire 

Closing date:15/10/2008 23:59 PM 

Join our Building Control Team based in our attractive modern office environment in the historic town of Witney. The Council was voted no 20 in the Times Best Councils to Work for Survey 2007. You would be working in a beautiful area (part AONB) which is also subject to significant development.

We are looking for a team player with logical problem-solving skills capable of dealing with a wide range of domestic and commercial constructions throughout the district. You will provide professional advice on all aspects of building regulations to a wide variety of clients.

Your role will include checking plans, inspection of work during construction, keeping accurate records, managing costs and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction. You will also deal with dangerous structures, the demolition of buildings and assist in the monitoring of planning issues.

You will have experience of Building Control and be up-to-date with current building regulations and relevant Health and Safety matters. A minimum of three years’ experience of supervising construction projects is required with at least Associate Membership of ABE/RICS or equivalent.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact John Hill, Building Control Manager, on 01993 861668.

Closing date for the return of application forms is Wednesday 15th October 2008.

We anticipate interviewing for the position on Wednesday 5th November 2008.

Benefits include a minimum of 24 days’ holiday; flexi time; generous contributory final salary pension scheme; discounted membership of the Council’s leisure facilities and private medical insurance (dependent on grade).

Equal Opportunities

West Oxfordshire District Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community

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