Building Control Surveyor

Ards and North Down Borough Council; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Bangor is seeking a Building Control Officer to promote and apply Building Regulations and provide independent service on construction matters. Responsibilities include advising stakeholders, assessing plans, and inspecting works to ensure compliance. Applicants should have a relevant degree and a minimum of three years’ experience in building regulations. This is a permanent position with a salary of £39,862 per annum and a 36-hour work week from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience with Building Regulations.
• Sound knowledge of advanced building construction principles.
• Valid driving licence and suitable transport access.

Responsibilities

• Advise building designers, builders, and the public.
• Assess plans for compliance under Building Regulations.
• Inspect works on-site and provide technical assistance.
• Issue Completion and Fire Safety Certificates.

Skills

Building regulations knowledge

Technical assistance

Compliance advice

Working drawing interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building, civil/structural engineering or equivalent

Full Corporate Membership of a relevant institution (RIBA, CABE, RICS, etc.)

Job description

To promote and apply the Building Regulations and allied legislation. To provide a point of contact where clients can obtain an authoritative, independent, accurate service across the wide range of technical matters on which modern construction is founded.Please refer to Council website for a full description of the duties - ardsandnorthdown.getgotjobs.co.uk

Responsibilities

• To advise building designers, builders and the public prior to and following application.
• To assess plans submitted for approval under the Building Regulations and all other relevant legislation.
• To verify Building Control fees to ensure adequacy, and validation of the same under the Building Regulations (Prescribed Fees) legislation.
• To inspect works in progress on site, and provide technical assistance to contractors and designers, including advice concerning compliance. To issue Completion Certificates and Fire Safety Certificates following final inspection.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate building related discipline such as architecture, building, civil/ structural engineering.
• OR Full Corporate Membership of an appropriate building related professional institution or association, such as RIBA, CABE, RICS, MICE, CIOB, MIStructE or MIMunE.
• A minimum of 3 years’ post qualification experience, coupled with experience in working with Building Regulations.
• A sound knowledge of advanced principles of building construction and current building techniques; their practical application, and the ability to interpret working drawings and specifications.
• The expertise to ensure that building and associated works are constructed in accordance with Building Regulations.
• A valid driving licence with access to a form of transport that will allow fulfilment of the duties of the post or have access to a suitable form of transport which will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the post.
• Preference may be given to applicants who possess additional qualifications and/or relevant experience.

Further Information

Location: Environmental Resource Centre.Applications for this post will be channelled exclusively through Council’s GETGOT system. However, Council will consider requests for applications in hard copy and will provide alternative arrangements if possible.Local Government is committed to fair and equal treatment to all those seeking employment and in employment.

Vacancy ID 1749717 Job ref. ST 12893 Job Sector Public Sector,Construction, Trades and Architecture Area Co Down Location Bangor, Balloo Drive Salary £39,862 per annum No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 36 Published date 11/12/2025 Closing date 02/01/2026 Worktime Monday - Friday, to be confirmed

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