Plan Checkers

ICW Group (UK); Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ICW is seeking a Plan Checker to review plans and supporting documentation for compliance with Building Regulations and ICW Technical Standards. You will collaborate closely with clients, architects, inspectors and internal teams to ensure high-quality, audit-ready files.

The role requires strong attention to detail, Chartered or working toward professional membership, and proven experience in plan checking within Building Control across residential and/or commercial developments.

Qualifications

• Plan checks experience within Building Control and residential/commercial developments.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Excellent communication and ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and ICW Technical Standards.
• Maintain robust audit trails and address previous comments.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, inspectors and colleagues to deliver compliant projects.

Skills

Plan checking experience

Building Regulations knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Workload prioritization

Attention to detail

Project organisation

Education

Registered Building Inspector (Class 2A)

Chartered membership of RICS/CABE/CIOB or working towards

Job description

At ICW, confidence is built through technical expertise, attention to detail and trusted advice. As a Plan Checker, you will play a key role in ensuring developments are safe, compliant and built to the required standards. Through detailed technical reviews and collaboration with clients, architects, designers and colleagues, you'll help deliver our North Star: Confidence Built Together.

This is an opportunity to join a professional and supportive team where your judgement, knowledge and attention to detail have a direct impact on building quality, regulatory compliance and customer confidence.

Technical expertise matters. So does how you work. We're looking for people who are Kind, Principled and Tenacious in everything they do.

What you’ll be doing

As a Plan Checker, you will be responsible for reviewing plans and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, associated legislation and ICW Technical Standards. Working closely with clients, architects, inspectors and internal stakeholders, you will:

• Undertake detailed plan checks, identifying areas of non-compliance and providing clear, structured technical feedback.
• Review amendments and supporting documentation, ensuring previous comments have been addressed and maintaining a robust audit trail throughout the process.
• Support the commissioning process, working with colleagues to ensure regulatory requirements are met and projects progress efficiently.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation, ensuring files are organised, compliant and audit-ready.
• Collaborate with Site Inspectors and technical teams, ensuring a consistent approach to compliance and service delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects and designers, providing a responsive, professional and solution-focused service.
• Support audit and quality assurance activities, helping to maintain high standards and regulatory compliance across all projects.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, contributing to a positive customer experience and promoting confidence in ICW's services.

What good looks like here

Our three guiding principles describe how we work at ICW. In this role, they look like:

• Be better every day
  • You continually develop your technical knowledge and stay up to date with changes to Building Regulations and industry standards. You look for ways to improve processes, increase consistency and help the wider team work more effectively.
• Be the person your clients want to work with
  • Clients, architects and designers value your expertise because your feedback is clear, practical and timely. You help stakeholders understand requirements, find solutions and progress projects while maintaining compliance and professional standards.
• Support one another to succeed
  • You work collaboratively with inspectors, technical colleagues and support teams to achieve the best outcomes. You share knowledge, offer support when needed and contribute positively to the success of the wider team.

Underpinning these are our values:

• Kind – we communicate respectfully, listen carefully and build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Principled – we apply standards consistently, act with integrity and make decisions we can stand behind.
• Tenacious – we approach challenges positively, remain focused on solutions and see things through to completion.

What we’re looking for

• Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class 2A, with progression expected).
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB, or working towards membership.
• Experience of plan checking within Building Control across residential and/or commercial developments.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, associated legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise multiple projects effectively.

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