Building Control Technician

•  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

• 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

•  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

If you’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Annika Banwell, Building Control Team Manager - Customer Hub on 01305 252359 or David Kitcatt, Service Manager for Building Control on 01929 557272.

Further information about this role can be found on the LABC (Local Authority Building Control) web page at www.labc.co.uk/about-labc/careers/technical-support-in-building-control-videos

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

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