OR24878- Building Control Technician
6 days ago
London
Building Control Technician (x2) 6-Month Contract | Possible Extension Hybrid Working: 3 Days Remote, 2 Days On-Site Via Aatom Recruitment – Local Authority Aatom Recruitment are seeking two Building Control Technicians to join a Local Authority Building Control team on a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days working from home and 2 days based in the office. You will play an important role in supervising building works across the borough, ensuring compliance with building control legislation, supporting enforcement activity, and delivering a professional, customer-focused service. Job Purpose To supervise a designated area within the borough to ensure compliance with all building control legislation. You will assist with: • Plan checking, • Site inspections, • Enforcement and compliance, • Marketing and service improvement, • Fee recovery, • Case management, • Supporting senior officers with detailed case informationMain Duties & ResponsibilitiesBuilding Control & Compliance, • Assist in supervising a borough area to ensure compliance with:, • Building Act, • Building Regulations, • London Building Acts, • Tasks include plan assessments, calculation reviews, site inspections, identifying contraventions, preparing letters, and supporting enforcement (including court attendance)., • Advise applicants on statutory requirements affecting their proposals., • Liaise with internal departments (e.g., Development Control, Environmental Health, Land Charges) and external agencies to ensure statutory consultations are completed., • Support the assessment and recovery of building control fees, protecting the Council's financial interests.Service Delivery & Customer Support, • Promote the Council’s Building Control services during contact with clients and assist in service delivery initiatives., • Respond to enquiries from the public, Councillors, MPs, and other stakeholders, providing accurate information and taking appropriate action., • Maintain accurate administrative records including time monitoring, travel logs, and casework documentation. Update and process information on IT systems.Projects & Complex Casework, • Participate in projects and undertake any additional duties as required., • Assist with complex buildings and make decisions that may significantly impact design and cost for clients., • This requires a proactive, independent approach to problem solving within Council policies.Work Context, • Frequent lone working and regular site inspections are required, including working at heights (scaffolding, ladders) and entering excavations., • Occasional exposure to noise, dust, and site conditions., • You may be required to work across different teams as needed., • Building Control Managers and technical staff, • Other frontline services, • Councillors and MPs, • Builders, developers, property owners, • Construction professionals, • London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), • Members of the publicKnowledge, Qualifications, Skills & ExperienceEssential Qualifications, • Degree in Construction, Surveying, or a related field leading toward corporate membership of RICS (or equivalent).Desirable a) Building construction b) Structural engineering c) Fire safety in buildings d) Supervision of building works on site You must also demonstrate understanding of key legislation, including: • Building Act 1984, • Building Regulations