Building Control Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).

Please fully complete the online application form.

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to contribute to improvements in building quality through the application of the Building Regulations and associated legislation.

As a Building Control Officer, you will be part of a Team of surveyors and will need to hold a relevant technical qualification (e.g. H.N.C or H.N.D or BTEC Higher National) or have a specific Building Control technical qualification or have demonstrable experience of working within the construction industry.

The successful candidate will be required to register with the Building Safety Regulator and be working towards a successful competency assessment.

Your principal duties will include the inspection of site works and plan vetting, in order to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations, together with the assessment of dangerous structures.

The post will be based at our Magdalen House office in Bootle, although an agile working policy is in place. We offer flexible working hours, casual car user allowance and 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years service). Appointment within the salary range will be dependent on the knowledge, skills and competence of the applicants.

Closing Date - Friday 14th August 

Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd September

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.