Building Control Support Officer (6-Month Contract)

Carrington West; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting for a Building Control Technical Support Officer to join a local authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves providing essential administrative and technical support to the Building Control team, handling applications and enquiries with accuracy and efficiency.

The successful candidate will liaise with applicants, architects and the public, support Building Control Surveyors, and assist with the progression of applications,

Qualifications

• Experience in technical support or admin within Building Control or similar regulatory service.
• Good understanding of Building Control processes and procedures.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication with internal teams, professionals and the public.
• Good IT skills, including databases and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Building Control team and process enquiries.
• Assist with registration, validation and management of Building Regulations applications.
• Maintain records and update Building Control databases and case management systems.
• Liaise with applicants, architects, developers and the public on Building Control matters.
• Support Building Control Surveyors with documentation and progression of applications.
• Assist with preparation and issuing of statutory notices, certificates and documentation.
• Ensure enquiries and applications are handled in line with procedures and timescales.

Skills

Technical support

Administrative skills

Building Regulations understanding

IT skills

Tools

Databases

Case management systems

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting for a Building Control Technical Support Officer to join a local authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves providing essential administrative and technical support to the Building Control team, handling applications and enquiries with accuracy and efficiency.

The successful candidate will liaise with applicants, architects and the public, support Building Control Surveyors, and assist with the progression of applications,