Job role includes

The Apprentice will carry out the following duties, with appropriate support and supervision:

• Within scope of registration and under appropriate supervision you will administer the day-to-day control of building work within Cheshire West and Chester Council and examination of applications submitted for compliance with the technical requirements of the Building Regulations together with all statutory consultations with other council service areas and external agencies.
• Within scope of registration and under appropriate supervision you will undertake all required site inspections and additional progress inspections that will be required; maintain accurate records of inspections, site visits and meetings on the council’s back office system; attend site/office meetings with developers, applicants and members of the general public on all relevant matters relating to building control.
• Within scope of registration and under appropriate supervision you will undertake initial investigations of alleged breaches of Building Regulations and allied legislation, including the identification of contraventions and preventative measures to deal with them; assist with the preparation of evidence for legal proceedings and when necessary attendance of Court hearings, in accordance with the Corporate Enforcement Policy and statutory timescales.
• Responsibility for The statutory control of dangerous buildings and structures during office hours including inspections, implementing emergency procedures, taking a lead role and liaising with the other emergency services, engaging contractors, working in hazardous and unpleasant environments and maintaining a site presence until the danger is removed, resulting in safe compliant buildings.
• Following a period of training, to assess applications for demolition under s80-81 of the Building Act 1984 and to issue demolition counter notices.
• You will be required to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to allow you to successfully attain class 2A registration with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Within scope of registration and under appropriate supervision you will assist with building regulation applications relating to new build domestic developments and alterations to convert premises into dwellings to guide customers in understanding building control processes and requirements resulting in a customer-focused service.
• Liaise and communicate with all professional and non professional stakeholders to help provide a clear understanding of the legislative requirements of the building control functions and remove any negative impact on customers and the wider community.
• To take a lead role in the administration of the Building Safety Levy for in scope new build housing developments.

We are seeking candidates with relevant experience within the built environment sector and/or a Level 4 qualification in Building Control Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction, Building Studies or a related discipline.

The postholder will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by their line manager, workplace mentors and training provider. Regular progress reviews will take place to support development and successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Candidates with relevant prior qualifications and/or industry experience may be eligible for a reduced apprenticeship duration through the recognition of prior learning process, subject to assessment by the training provider and awarding institution.