Building Control Support Specialist – Hybrid Work

Somerset Council; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Paid volunteering opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council's Building Control service is seeking a Building Control Support Technician to help applications progress from submission to decision, providing technical and administrative support and managing records.

You will work with residents, developers and colleagues to ensure compliance and high-quality customer service while developing specialist knowledge in building safety. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a building control, regulatory, compliance or similarly structured environment.
• Strong attention to detail with data quality and record management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills for a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and apply technical information, legislation, or guidance.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and process building control applications to help projects progress in line with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate case records and information to support decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert customer support and guidance to residents, developers, agents and elected members.
• Collaborate with surveyors and colleagues to support building safety and continuous improvement.
• Manage levy and fee-related processes and ensure documentation complies with statutory requirements.

Job description

Somerset Council's Building Control service is seeking a Building Control Support Technician to help applications progress from submission to decision, providing technical and administrative support and managing records.

You will work with residents, developers and colleagues to ensure compliance and high-quality customer service while developing specialist knowledge in building safety. The role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements where service needs allow.