Building Control Officer

A client within the Public Sector based in South Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Senior Building Control Officer (RBI Class 2a–f) to join their Building Control Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority Building Control environment.

The Role
The key purpose of the role is to provide specialist technical expertise across Class 2A–F works, undertaking plan assessments, site inspections, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, Building Act 1984, and associated legislation. The post-holder will play a vital part in ensuring buildings meet required standards of health, safety, sustainability, energy efficiency, accessibility and design.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Managing a portfolio of Class 2A–F projects, including new applications, regularisation, and reversion cases

• Carrying out detailed plan appraisals, site inspections and assessments to ensure full regulatory compliance

• Investigating dangerous structures, unauthorised works, complaints and demolition control, initiating enforcement where required

• Preparing evidence files and attending court as the council’s expert witness when necessary

• Supervising and supporting Class 1 and Class 2A Registered Building Inspectors within the Building Control management framework

• Liaising with contractors, developers, statutory bodies, internal services and members of the public

The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:

• Registration as a Registered Building Control Inspector Class 2a–f

• A relevant technical qualification equivalent to degree level

• Five years’ experience within Building Control (preferred)

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

• Experience working flexibly within a team and collaborating with a range of stakeholders
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Strong knowledge of the Building Regulations, Building Act 1984 and associated legislation

• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound regulatory decisions

• Experience managing enforcement cases, including dangerous structures and unauthorised works

• Ability to produce clear technical reports and communicate complex information effectively

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £50 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £40 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia 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 seeking 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