Building Control Officer (Immediate Start)

MCS Group; Banbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Building Control Surveyor to ensure safe and compliant buildings. You will manage application validation, plan assessments, and provide regulatory advice. Ideal candidates possess a relevant qualification and experience in a related field. The role offers a salary of £40-44K, along with 35 days of annual leave and hybrid working options. To learn more, send your updated CV or contact our Senior Recruitment Consultant for details.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 35 days

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in a building-related discipline.
• Experience working as a Building Control Surveyor or similar role.
• Full current driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver application validation, plan assessments, site inspections and enforcement.
• Manage dangerous structures and legal processes.
• Provide technical and regulatory advice to stakeholders.
• Handle statutory duties like street naming and property surveys.
• Maintain accurate records and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Relevant qualification (HNC/HND, Degree) in a building-related discipline

Relevant experience as a Building Control Surveyor, Architect, Structural Engineer

Hold a full current driving license

Education

Degree in building-related discipline or corporate membership of professional body (RIBA, CABE, CIOB, RICS)

Job description

Do you thrive in roles where you can ensure safe, compliant and high-quality buildings? This position offers the chance to apply your technical expertise, lead on regulatory compliance, and play a key role in protecting public safety through effective building control.

The role

• Deliver application validation, plan assessments, site inspections and enforcement across all Building Regulations functions.
• Manage dangerous structures, unauthorised works and legal processes including notices, evidence and court attendance.
• Provide technical and regulatory advice to builders, professionals, departments and the public.
• Handle statutory duties such as street naming, EPB compliance, entertainment licensing and property surveys.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and audits while meeting performance targets and supporting continuous improvement.
• Support departmental collaboration, deputise for senior staff and supervise trainees/placements.
• Use relevant IT systems effectively and ensure full compliance with policies, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential

• Relevant qualification (HNC/HND, Degree) in a building-related discipline.
• OR full corporate membership of a recognised professional body (RIBA, CABE, CIOB, RICS).
• Relevant experience working as a Building Control Surveyor, Architect, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Builder, etc.
• Hold a full current driving license and have access to a form of transport or *have access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full.

What's in it for you?

• An annual salary £40-44K experience dependant
• Annual Leave - 35 days annually
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation, if you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

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