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Senior / Building Control Officer, Preston
Client: Coventry City Council
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ec4e3c34979e
Job Views: 3
Posted: 12.07.2025
Expiry Date: 26.08.2025
Job Description:
What is the job role?
This is a career progression graded role, with progression depending on your experience and accreditation status with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) and Registered Building Control (RBI) status.
As a Senior/Building Control Officer, you will contribute to delivering our Building Control service through site inspections, liaising with clients, and assessing developments against Building Regulations, legislation, guidance, and policies.
You will process and assess Building Control applications, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation, issuing decisions promptly.
You will respond to notifications of dangerous structures, ensuring safety and appropriate action.
You will contribute to developing and improving the Building Control service, implementing best practices and innovative solutions.
You will serve as a technical advisor on Building Control matters, ensuring legal and technical compliance with relevant legislation.
While this role is advertised as full-time, we consider flexible and part-time applications.
Who are we looking for?
To succeed, you should have:
* An ONC, OND, or BTEC in a building-related subject, or
* A professional qualification from Chartered Institutions (RIBA, IStruct E, CIOB) in Building Control, or
* CIOB Public Service Building Control Surveying Diploma, Level 4 or 5, or
* Full membership or working towards membership of RICS or ABEng, or
* At least three years of experience in a Building Regulations environment.
You must also be validated as a Building Safety Regulator Class 2 (A) Domestic Registered Building Inspector, have excellent communication skills, and hold a valid driving license with access to a vehicle for site visits.
To progress to Grade 9, you must meet all above criteria and hold accreditation as a Building Safety Regulator Class 2 (B-F) General Registered Building Inspector (RBI).
For an informal discussion, contact Kate Rich, Building Control Manager, or email us.
Support is available for application completion via our accessibility page.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We offer guaranteed interviews for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, those currently or previously in care, or individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions. See 'Coventry City Council Application Process' for details. Applications suspected of AI use will be rejected unless justified.
About Coventry
Coventry is proud, innovative, and diverse, with a history of community-driven social change. We are committed to excellence, recruiting talented people dedicated to serving our communities and improving services.
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