A client within the Public Sector based in the Northeast is currently recruiting for Building Control Officer to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to assist in the provision of the Building Regulation service ensuring the effective delivery of the statutory processes.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Pre Application advice and guidance
Receipt, validation, administration and plan examination of applications for Building Regulation Approval, including applications submitted as part of the LABC Partner Authority Scheme.
Site inspection of developments to determine building work carried out on site is compliant with Building Regulations and any other relevant Legislation.
Processing of Initial Notices submitted by Approved Inspectors.
Processing of consultations for all types of Building Regulation Applications.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require to have a HND in Surveying/Construction and/or

AssocRICS, ABEng or equivalent Professional Qualification.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

Relevant up to date knowledge of all relevant Building Regulation Legislation in relation to Building Control services.
Relevant up to date knowledge in relation to administering the Council's responsibilities relating to Dangerous Structures and Demolitions
Ability to carryout site inspections to establish compliance with Building Regulations
Ability to carryout investigations of alleged contraventions of the Building Regulations and take enforcement action where necessary
Ability to carryout plan examination of submitted Building Regulation applications to determine compliance with Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering between £25 - £30 per hour Umbrella Ltd.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period