Compliance Construction Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 21/05/2026

Job Information

City Ebbw Vale

Province Blaenau Gwent

Postal Code NP23

Job Description 5-6 months contract with a local authority Summary

• Reporting to the Assistant Team Manager (Building Assets), this role is crucial for supporting the effective management and compliance of local authority-owned buildings. The post holder will collaborate with a team of building surveyors to ensure statutory compliance, oversee inspection programs, and manage construction and maintenance activities. This position offers a varied workload, including statutory inspections, asbestos management, contractor supervision, and project support, contributing to the safe operation and maintenance of the Authority's property portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Manage statutory testing programmes across all local authority buildings, ensuring inspections are completed in line with regulatory requirements and timeframes.
• Oversee and manage works arising from statutory survey reports.
• Lead asbestos management activities, ensuring full compliance with regulations and minimising risk to staff, occupants, and the public.
• Obtain quotations, raise purchase orders, and supervise compliance related works (e.g., asbestos removal, encapsulation).
• Review and approve Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) prior to works commencing.
• Monitor compliance with tenancy and contractual obligations, reporting breaches to senior management.
• Implement and promote Health & Safety responsibilities across the division.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience in a customer service or contact centre environment (desirable).
• Experience handling inbound calls and dealing with customer enquiries.
• Experience supporting customers with digital or online services (desirable).

Essential Qualifications Required

• HNC / HND in Building Surveying, Construction, Building Assets (or equivalent), or relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in statutory compliance and testing within commercial/non domestic buildings.
• Strong knowledge in one or more areas:
  • Asbestos management
  • Building surveying
  • Construction processes
  • CDM regulations
  • Clerk of Works duties
  • Mansafe systems or safety glazing
• Experience managing building assets and construction works in a non domestic environment.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Location: The General Offices, Steel Works Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6DN, United Kingdom.
• Work arrangement: 3 days remote (home working and/or site visits), 2 days in the office (General Offices, Ebbw Vale).