Building Code & Permitting Specialists | $90/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 89,544 - 123,984; Part time

Job summary

A regulatory consulting company is hiring for an hourly contract role focusing on reviewing construction documents and ensuring compliance with building codes. Candidates should have experience in permit workflows, possibly as Permit Expeditors, Architects, or Government Reviewers. Strong familiarity with building codes and jurisdictional regulations, especially in California, Texas, or Florida, is essential. The position operates remotely and offers competitive compensation ranging from $65 to $90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with building codes and permitting workflows.
• Experience coordinating with city agencies and managing inspection processes.
• Knowledge of design compliance and plan preparation for architects.
• Experience as Government Reviewers or Plan Examiners is highly valued.
• Expertise in jurisdictions like California, Texas, or Florida.

Responsibilities

• Review and label construction documents and permit applications.
• Identify code requirements and compliance elements.
• Audit datasets for accuracy with building codes.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for permit correctness.
• Define annotation guidelines for building codes.
• Provide feedback to improve regulatory reasoning.

Skills

Familiarity with building codes

Permit coordination

Knowledge of design compliance

Reviewing and approving permits

Expertise in jurisdictional requirements

Job description

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $65-$90 per hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Review and label construction documents, permit applications, site plans, and inspection reports to ensure compliance with building codes.
• Identify and classify code requirements, jurisdictional rules, and compliance elements across different regions.
• Audit annotated datasets for accuracy and alignment with local, state, and national building codes.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for correctness in permit requirements, zoning constraints, and code compliance.
• Define annotation guidelines for interpreting building codes and jurisdictional differences.
• Provide structured feedback to improve regulatory reasoning and accuracy across jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Candidates should have strong familiarity with building codes, permitting workflows, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Experience as a Permit Expeditor coordinating with city agencies, submitting permits, and managing inspection processes is preferred.
• Candidates with a background as Architects should possess strong knowledge of building codes, design compliance, and plan preparation.
• Experience as Government Reviewers or Plan Examiners reviewing and approving permits within municipal or state agencies is highly valued.
• Deep expertise in one of the following jurisdictions: California, Texas, or Florida is required.