Building Control Officer

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (home and office)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a skilled Building Control professional to join our Building Control team. You will deliver a professional Building Regulation service, provide guidance to customers and the development industry, and manage a varied caseload while working with the Principal Building Control Officer.

You will ensure compliance with Building Regulations, support pre-application advice, plan examinations, inspections, and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Hold an HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a building-related subject.
• Be BSR registered at the required level, or working towards registration.
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Building Regulations and other legislation.
• Have knowledge and experience within a surveying and construction related employment.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of dangerous structures and demolition.
• Be able to communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders and colleagues and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional Building Control advice and guidance to customers, applicants, stakeholders and the development industry.
• Support the delivery of Building Regulation functions, including pre-application advice, application validation, plan examination and consultations.
• Undertake site inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Assist with the Council's responsibilities for dangerous structures, demolitions and Building Regulation enforcement.
• Provide advice relating to accessibility requirements and the Equality Act.
• Liaise with internal services, external organisations, community groups and elected members as required.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the effective delivery of the Building Control service.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in building-related subject

BSR registration or working towards

Job description

Join our Building Control team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality Building Regulation service. Working alongside customers, developers, and stakeholders, you will manage a varied caseload and contribute to the effective delivery of statutory building control functions.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will join our Building Control team, helping to deliver a professional, customer-focused Building Regulation service within a locality area. Working closely with the Principal Building Control Officer, you will support the effective delivery of statutory Building Control functions and manage a varied caseload across a wide range of activities.

You will:

• Provide professional Building Control advice and guidance to customers, applicants, stakeholders and the development industry.
• Support the delivery of Building Regulation functions, including pre-application advice, application validation, plan examination and consultations.
• Undertake site inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Assist with the Council's responsibilities for dangerous structures, demolitions and Building Regulation enforcement.
• Provide advice relating to accessibility requirements and the Equality Act.
• Liaise with internal services, external organisations, community groups and elected members as required.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and the effective delivery of the Building Control service.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with statutory requirements.

We encourage you to contact Michael Howarth - Building Control & HIA Manager via email [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

This is a career graded post, with the successful candidate’s appointment and progression through the grades linked to qualifications, experience and Building Safety Regulator (BSR) registration.

You will:

• Hold an HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a building-related subject.
• Be BSR registered at the required level, or working towards registration.
• Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of Building Regulations and other legislation.
• Have knowledge and experience within a surveying and construction related employment.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of dangerous structures and demolition.
• Be able to communicate effectively with customers, stakeholders and colleagues and maintain accurate records.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th November 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

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