Job Description

Reference:
25-28776
Job title:
Building & Compliance Officer
Directorate:
Housing and Property
Service:
Property
Closing date:
29/09/2025 10:00
Job type/Hours:
Permanent | 37 Hour
Salary:
37,280 - 39,152 a year
Pay Scale:
S4
Location(s):
Caernarfon

This is an advertisement for an interesting role within the Building Safety and Compliance team. As part of your duties you will be carrying out and reviewing fire risk assessments, surveying asbestos within our buildings and arranging removal works, building surveys for planned maintenance projects, arranging works with contractors, client officer role for planned maintenance projects, and various other elements. Contact us for more information.

Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this

Information Pack

Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.



We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.


(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)



For further information about this post please contact Rhys G Evans on 07717 882 088 or via e-mail: rhysgevans@gwynedd.llyw.cymru



Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH


Tel: 01286 679076


E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 29/09/2025

If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.



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Personal attributes

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Essential

The ability to work to a tight schedule and respond to instructions rigorously and on time.


The ability to work as part of a team and independently when required.

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Desirable

Experience of managing consultants and contractors.

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Qualifications and relevant training

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Essential

HNC/HNC or comparative qualification in a field of construction compliance (e.g Fire Safety)


Full driving licence.

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Desirable

A recognised professional degree or qualification in a field involving construction.


A recognised qualification for Managing Asbestos in Buildings (e.g. P405).


A recognised qualification and experience of carrying out fire risk assessments.


Member of a relevant professional body.

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Relevant experience

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Essential

5 years' experience in the work field.

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Desirable

Experience of analysing data/technical reports and inputting into asset management systems.


Experience of arranging and managing construction contracts.

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Skills and specialist knowledge

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Essential

An understanding of computer systems and the ability to use them.


Knowledge of asset management computer systems and comfortable in using them.


A good understanding of construction legislation and regulations.


A good and clear understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

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Desirable

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Language requirements

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Listening and Speaking - Higher

Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.

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Reading and Understanding - Higher

Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports, articles through the medium of Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.

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Writing - Higher

Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).



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Purpose of the post

Assist the Building Safety and Planned Maintenance Manager to ensure that the Council's Compliance procedures and Health and Safety policies are followed to ensure that the Council's corporate buildings are suitable for use. Ensure that the Council has a full picture and understanding of the condition of its buildings. Support site managers to complete their duties in terms of managing and maintaining Council buildings. Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the centre of everything we do.
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Responsibility for functions

Equipment - Measuring equipment, camera, mobile phone, etc.
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Main duties

Assist with managing and developing Council procedures to ensure Compliance with Health and Safety legislation in relation with Council property. Carry out thorough Property inspections of Council buildings, in consultation with the users of the buildings. Interpret the results of the service reports, and use the information to help draw up the Property inspections. Interpret the data around demand for work and use the information to help draw up the condition inspections. Support the preparation of programmed maintenance work. Regularly update and analyse the data on the condition of the building stock. Valuate and create a brief to commission programmed and compliance work. Lead and advise on the Council's right to work procedure. Ensure that site managers are aware of their maintenance responsibilities as agreed in the service level agreement. Ensure that site managers are aware of the issues identified in the condition survey which are their responsibility to act upon, and monitor that they undertake the work to a set standard and on time. Ensure that the Council's information systems are updated following any work to a building. Commission work by other teams within the Council, and from external consultants. Prepare work specifications and designs, and appoint contractors and/or consultants, in accordance with the Council's financial regulations. Commission consultants to add value when required. Analyse the recommendations of the consultants, come to conclusions and act appropriately. Inspect work to ensure that it reaches the required standards in accordance with health and safety regulations, and represents value for money, including undertaking the role of the Clerk of Works on some plans. Follow the Council's guidelines with regard to commissioning and managing contractors. Advise employees on sites on what to do when there are problems with the buildings. Interpret information and decide on the best route in terms of implementing. Commission contractors, and follow Council guidelines with regard to commissioning and managing contractors. Use support that adds value if you do not possess the skills and knowledge to resolve the issues yourself. Gain an understanding of the demand for the service through evidence. Act on the evidence to improve and develop the system and change the nature of the demand. Identify obstacles to effective and cost effective service provision, and provide support in removing obstacles. Ensure that quality is an integral part of every step of the work. Occasionally, deal with invoices from contractors and follow the Council's financial systems. Make decisions based on the expertise level required for the work. Ensure that work is planned and delivered to a high standard of safety. Responsibility for self-development. Ensure compliance with workplace Health and Safety regulations in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy. Operate within the Council's equal opportunities and equality policies. Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management standards and guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint; Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job. Responsible for reporting any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
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Special circumstances

* There is a requirement to work from other Council offices as required. The maintenance service is a 24/7 service, and the team members will be part of a rota to provide a service outside normal office hours.