The difference you will make as a Building Control Officer You will act as the nominated Building Control Officer for all projects within scope that fall under the new building safety regulator. Gatekeep and manage all works considered category A works, ensuring Riverside Group comply with new building control requirements. You will also work within the building safety team supporting compliance with the building safety act requirements, engaging with all internal and external stakeholders. About you We are looking for someone with: Experience of successfully undertaking the role of Building Safety /Building Control Officer, Project Manager within a similar organisation. Working knowledge of the building control and planning process. Ability to engage with stakeholders, understanding program and project requirements, assessing against building safety act requirement. Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements. Self-motivated and organised with the ability to plan & prioritise work against deadlines. Effective stakeholder management, both internally and external to the organisation. Proficient in the use of IT systems including MS Office and Outlook. Evidence of accurately reviewing, collating, and recording a variety of data for meaningful analysis. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. Why Riverside? At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives. We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us. Working with us, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay & generous pension 28 days holidays plus bank holidays Flexible working options available Investment in your learning, personal development and technology A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside: We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues. Role Profile Management building control process for day-to-day Category A projects within high rise buildings. Engage with planned works teams to manage upcoming works within high rise properties ensuring applications are submitted to the building safety regulator within time. Undertake some CDM & Health and safety site inspections ensuring compliance. Record outcomes of inspections, assess any hazards, and determine the appropriate action and timescale to mitigate any risks. Management of procurement and management of all documents required to submit building control applications, including drawings and plans, construction control plan, change control plan, mandatory occurrence reporting plan, building regulations compliance statement, fire and emergency file. Manage and track any Safety Escalations, including any out of service fire safety equipment, lifting equipment. Responsible for ensuring work carried out on our properties is completed to an acceptable standard. Oversee planning and execution of day-to-day operations within high rise buildings. Escalate any building safety risks/concerns to the Team Leader within set timescales, to enable remedial action to mitigate identified risks. Maintain accurate records using appropriate systems, ensuring the integrity and quality of building application data. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and residents to resolve communal issues while delivering excellent customer service. Follow agreed internal business processes, adhering to relevant regulatory and building safety management processes. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and procedures. Person specification Valid UK driving licence. Excellent team player who can work flexibly to meet business requirements, self-motivated and organised with the ability to plan & prioritise work against deadlines. Ability to use initiative and judgement and to work collaboratively. Currently hold or willingness to complete a level 3 Fire/NEBOSH Health and Safety /IRPM property management qualification or equivalent. Desirable: Ability to read and adapt drawings/fire and emergency plans for building control applications. Knowledge of Compliance ICT systems including Housing Management Systems. Experience of problem solving and implementing innovative solutions. Proven track record of monitoring risk and health and safety compliance within a housing environment.