Senior Building Control Officer

Senior Building Control Officer
Location: Rochford, Essex
Rate: £80.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Length: Initial 3 Months
Working Pattern: Full Time
Office Requirement: 5 Days Per Week On-Site
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Building Control Officer to join Rochford District Council on an initial 3-month contract.
Working within a busy Building Control team, you will support the Building Control Manager in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service whilst ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation across a varied portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess Building Regulation applications and ensure compliance with current legislation.
- Review and approve or reject plans and drawings within statutory timescales.
- Carry out site inspections on a range of developments, including complex projects.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to customers, developers and stakeholders.
- Investigate complaints and breaches of Building Regulations and initiate enforcement action where required.
- Prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings when necessary.
- Process Building Control applications efficiently and contribute towards achieving performance targets.
- Review and respond to Initial Notices submitted by Registered Building Control Approvers.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all decisions are lawful and compliant.
Requirements
- Degree or professional qualification in Building Control, Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2 or Class 3.
- Significant experience working within a Building Control environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Act legislation and associated guidance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to manage a busy workload and work to strict deadlines.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Control professional to secure a well-paid contract with a Local Authority and make an immediate impact within a supportive team environment.
For more information or to apply, please contact Ryan Hamlett at Carrington West