A few days ago BBBH61743 Building Control Officer (Immediate Start) £40000 - £44000 per annum +[...]

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public utility provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a knowledgeable Building Control Surveyor. This role involves application validation, managing dangerous structures, and providing critical technical and regulatory advice. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, such as an HNC/HND or degree in a building-related discipline, along with experience in the field. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £44,000, annual leave of 35 days, and flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Annual salary of £40-44K

35 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in a building-related discipline.
• Experience as a Building Control Surveyor, Architect, Civil Engineer, etc.
• Full current driving license for transport access.

Responsibilities

• Deliver application validation and site inspections for building regulations.
• Manage dangerous structures and legal processes.
• Provide technical and regulatory advice to various stakeholders.
• Handle statutory duties including street naming and licensing.
• Maintain records and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Building regulations enforcement

Technical advice provision

Site inspections

Record maintenance

Effective use of IT systems

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in a building-related discipline

Full corporate membership of a recognized professional body (RIBA, CABE, CIOB, RICS)

Job description

The role

• Deliver application validation, plan assessments, site inspections and enforcement across all Building Regulations functions.
• Manage dangerous structures, unauthorised works and legal processes including notices, evidence and court attendance.
• Provide technical and regulatory advice to builders, professionals, departments and the public.
• Handle statutory duties such as street naming, EPB compliance, entertainment licensing and property surveys.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and audits while meeting performance targets and supporting continuous improvement.
• Support departmental collaboration, deputise for senior staff and supervise trainees/placements.
• Use relevant IT systems effectively and ensure full compliance with policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential

• Relevant qualification (HNC/HND, Degree) in a building-related discipline.
• OR full corporate membership of a recognised professional body (RIBA, CABE, CIOB, RICS).
• Relevant experience working as a Building Control Surveyor, Architect, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Builder, etc.
• Hold a full current driving licence and have access to a form of transport or have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full.

What's in it for you?

• An annual salary £40-44K experience dependant
• Annual Leave - 35 days annually
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

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