Senior Building Control Officer

Job Title: Building Control Officer / Senior Building Control Officer (Temporary)

Location: Scunthorpe 

Contract: 12 May 2025 – 11 July 2025

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 08:30–17:00)

Pay Rate: £20.59 – £23.07 per hour (depending on grade and experience)

Are you a qualified and experienced Building Control professional looking for your next challenge? We're recruiting a Building Control Officer or Senior Building Control Officer to support the delivery of a statutory, customer-focused service.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that buildings across the region are safe, compliant, and delivered to high standards -  from domestic extensions to commercial developments and demolitions.

Main Responsibilities

Depending on grade, your responsibilities will include:

• Assess and process Building Regulation applications, ensuring compliance with legislation (Building Act, Building Safety Act, etc.).

• Prepare fire safety plans and consult with statutory and non-statutory bodies.

• Conduct regular site inspections for both domestic and non-domestic developments.

• Investigate breaches of regulations and undertake enforcement action, including court appearances.

• Assess and respond to dangerous structures during working hours and, if on call, out-of-hours (with additional pay).

• Supervise demolitions and ensure public safety is maintained.

• Act as a mentor to junior staff, supporting their training and development.

• Represent the service at internal and external meetings and deputise for the Senior Officer where required.

• Contribute to marketing strategies and help develop the IT and digital processes of the Building Control service.

What We're Looking For

Grade 7 (Building Control Officer):

• Level 6 qualification with corporate membership of CABE/CIOB or equivalent experience.

• Experience assessing and inspecting domestic developments.

• Strong knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, and enforcement procedures.

• Experience dealing with dangerous structures and demolitions.

• Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and respond to out-of-hours emergencies.

• Good IT skills, verbal and written communication, and strong customer care abilities.

Grade 8 (Senior Building Control Officer):

• As above, plus corporate membership of CABE/RICS or 5+ years of relevant Building Control experience.

• Experience in assessing complex/non-domestic applications, risk assessment, fee determination, and validation.

• Ability to undertake commercial/statutory Building Control tasks independently.

Key Skills and Attributes

• High level of professional judgement and decision-making, especially with non-standard applications.

• Ability to manage time effectively, meet statutory deadlines, and work under pressure.

• Experience in site safety assessments, evidence gathering, and working with diverse stakeholders (including fire services, solicitors, councillors, and members of the public).

• Ability to navigate both office-based tasks (e.g., database systems, plan checking) and physical site work (e.g., climbing scaffolding, working in challenging environments).

Working Environment

• 60% office-based, 40% on-site across North Lincolnshire.

• Regular physical demands during site inspections — including climbing, entering confined spaces, and exposure to harsh weather.

• Occasional handling of financial resources (e.g., receiving cheques on site).

• Use of shared technical equipment such as digital cameras, meters, and measuring tools.

Why Join Us?

• Work with a respected local authority delivering impactful work in the built environment.

• Engage in diverse projects across domestic, commercial, and enforcement contexts.

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for mentoring and professional development.

• Flexible, varied role with autonomy and responsibility.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, supportive team and contribute to safe and compliant development across North Lincolnshire.

Apply now to make a real impact.