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Building Safety Officer (viewed 37 times)

Company Name: Cannock Chase Council
Job Location: Cannock
Job Status: Full Time
Job Description : Building Safety Officer Role Number: CH144 Grade H: �37,280 � �40,777 per annum (pay award pending) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week ________________________________________ Why join us? It�s an exciting time to join the Building Safety Team at Cannock Chase District Council. This role sits within our high performing team of professional experts, delivering a first class Building Safety Service across our housing stock. If you love a challenge and take pride in keeping people safe and warm in their homes then this is an excellent opportunity for you. Working for Cannock Chase District Council gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including: � Flexitime scheme to support work�life balance � Local Government Pension Scheme � 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service � Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership � Cycle to Work scheme � Free car parking � Essential Car User Allowance � Payment of one professional fee per year This role is based at our Hawks Green Depot, which is located just 5 minutes drive from Cannock Town Center and the West Midlands Designer Outlet Village. The fantastic National Landscape, Cannock Chase is just 10 minutes drive away. ________________________________________ About the role As Building Safety Officer, the post holder is responsible for the effective day to day delivery of building safety compliance with relevant legislation for asbestos management, legionella risk and fire safety for the Housing Team. Activities will include: � Reviewing Asbestos surveys to ensure they meet the defined scope of works � Updating our Asbestos Risk Register with any changes � Monitoring Legionella flushing and temperature checks � Creating an action plan from Fire Risk Assessments � Ensuring repairs have been undertaken on fire alarm systems � Inspecting works for handovers � Undertaking an asbestos reinspection on a Sheltered Scheme � Chairing meetings with Contractors � Creating a new policy to refelect changes in legislation � Collating data to develop Key Perfomance Indicators that are delivered to Senior Management � Checking Invoices to ensure we are paying for services received ________________________________________ About you You will have significant experience in the building industry working with Asbestos as either an Asbestos surveyor or within the Asbestos management industry, preferably with one of either the P402 Surveying and Sampling Strategies for Asbestos in Buildings or a P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings qualification. You will also have experience within a social housing environment and preferably have a formal qualification in water hygiene management and/or fire safety within buildings however training can be provided to the right candidate. You will ensure the Council remains compliant with statutory building safety requirements, managing specialist contractors, interpreting technical information, and driving continuous improvement across our services. You will be capable of effective communication with people at all levels both externally and within the organisation. You will have excellent IT skills with a proven ability to develop software to improve effective working methods and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages in your day to day work. You will be able to manage your own workload effectively and have a passion for getting things right first time. You will have strong data analysis skills, great attention to detail and always be looking to improve the service we deliver. Further details are available in the supporting documentation.
Job Requirements/ Application Instructions: If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Andy Charlesworth, Assistant Manager (Building Safety) on 01543 456803. STRICTLY NO CALLS FROM AGENCIES, RECRUITERS OR ADVERTISERS - THANK YOU Ready to make a difference? If you�re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact for our residents, we�d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us. ________________________________________ How to apply Apply online at: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk If you require alternative ways of applying or need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us on 01543 462621 or email us quoting the role number at: ✉ recruitment@cannockchasedc.gov.uk ________________________________________ Closing date: Sunday 26th July 2026 1st Stage � Video call: Thursday 6th August 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 12th or Friday 14th August 2026 ________________________________________ Cannock Chase District Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Salary: Housing Property ServicesGrade H: �37,280 � �40,777 per annum
Contact:
Phone: 01543 456803
Link: https://staffordandcannockjobs.engageats.co.uk
Address:	Housing Property Services Cannock Chase Council Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road Cannock WS Walsall WS11 1BG

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