Senior Building Control Officer - Agency £400 per day

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Senior Building Control Officer for a 6-month contract. The role involves ensuring compliance with building regulations, conducting site inspections, and providing technical advice. Hybrid working is available, requiring on-site presence at least two days a week. Candidates must hold a degree and have relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Proven building control experience required.
• Good administrative skills and record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Check building regulation applications for compliance.
• Carry out site inspections safely and efficiently.
• Provide technical advice to developers.

Skills

Building Control Regulations

Administrative Skills

Technical Advice

Education

Degree Level Qualification

Part-Professional Membership

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17.05.2025

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Your new role

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to appoint a full-time, agency Senior Building Control Officer for a 6-month contract, working 5 days a week. The daily rate will be specified. The successful candidate, under the direction of the Building Control Team Leader, will assist in the effective delivery of the building control function and ensure that the Council’s obligations under the Building Act and associated legislation concerning health, safety, welfare, and convenience of persons in or about buildings are administered and enforced.

They will assist in management, training, and development of trainees and assistants, acting in their absence on all relevant matters. Responsibilities include checking building regulation applications for compliance within required timescales, carrying out site inspections safely and efficiently, and recording site notes promptly and accurately. Other key responsibilities involve checking fire safety strategies, completing enforcement actions where necessary, providing technical advice to developers, and being responsible for safety equipment provided.

This position offers hybrid working opportunities, but you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed, you must be qualified to degree level, hold a part-professional membership, and have proven building control experience. You should demonstrate sound knowledge of building control regulations and an understanding of the building process. Good administrative skills and the ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive records are essential. Additionally, a full, current, valid driving license and access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes are required.