Dorset Council UK
Building Control Technician
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We are seeking to appoint 2 Building Control Technicians (1x permanent role and 1x 12‑month fixed‑term contract) to join our specialist Building Control team.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the effective delivery of statutory Building Control services, supporting customers through the Building Regulations process at a time of significant change within the service.
The role will also play an important part in preparing for the introduction of the Building Safety Levy, including supporting the development of new processes, systems and statutory returns, and helping the service manage an anticipated increase in applications ahead of the Levy’s commencement.
You will provide high‑quality technical and administrative support to Building Control Surveyors and Registered Building Inspectors, acting as a key link between customers, colleagues and partner organisations. Fast‑paced and customer‑focused, this role is integral to ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, and forthcoming Building Safety Levy requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing and administering Building Regulations applications from submission through to completion
- Acting as a main point of contact for customers, agents and contractors
- Calculating and processing Building Control fees, invoicing and refunds
- Booking site inspections and issuing decisions and completion certificates
- Interpreting drawings, specifications and technical information
- Processing Initial Notices, Final Certificates and related documentation from Registered Building Control Approvers
- Supporting Building Control Officers through research, record management and responding to enquiries
- Assisting with Building Safety Act requirements, including duty holder information and new regulatory processes including the new Building Safety Levy Legislation
- Maintaining accurate records on back‑office systems, contributing to statutory data returns and compliance with the Quality Management System
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Our BC Technicians undertake the administrative tasks required to support a building regulation application through its process. Reporting to a Team Manager, the role will be varied and interesting and the post holder will need to be customer focused, confident in using their own initiative and able to prioritise a demanding workload.
The experience, knowledge and skills required for this role are specified in the Person Specification and Context Statement. In summary we are seeking individuals who are organised, able to meet the demands of a busy work schedule and ensure deadlines are met. You will need to have good communication skills, be an effective team player as well as have the ability to work of your own initiative.
IT systems used include Microsoft packages, Teams and service specific systems such as Mastergov. Training for service-based systems will be provided however a good working knowledge of IT including the use of Outlook, Word and Excel is essential. Our services are customer focused and the post holder will be communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
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About You
You’ll have experience in a technical or administrative role within a built environment, regulatory or local authority setting, along with the ability to work accurately, manage competing demands and provide a high standard of customer service.
Essential Requirements Include
- Relevant technical qualification or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in a competitive market and able to demonstrate a high level of customer service skills
- Experience working in an office‑based technical or administrative role
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and information
- Good IT, numerical and organisational skills
- A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt within a regulated professional service
Why join us?
- A chance to gain valuable experience within a regulated Building Control service
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop specialist knowledge
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- The opportunity to make a real contribution to public safety and the built environment across Dorset
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