Senior Building Control Officer

Company: Carrington West
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Location: Rochford
Job Description:

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.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026