Building Control Specialist Support Officer

Job description Building Control OfficerLocation: Armagh Job Type: Temporary Salary: £ per hourWhy Join Us?Competitive Pay - Earn a great hourly rate while gaining valuable experience.Career Development - Enhance your administrative and customer service skills in a professional environment.Supportive Team - Work with a friendly and professional team that values collaboration.Valuable Experience - Gain hands-on experience in front-of-house operations, cash handling, and administrative duties.About the RoleThe purpose of this post is to provide a high quality and efficient Building Control Service within the Council area, by fulfilling the council's statutory duties regarding the administration and enforcement of the Building Regulations and associated Allied Legislation to ensure buildings are safe, healthy, accessible and sustainable for current and future generations. Ensure fulfilment of the Councils statutory duties regarding the enforcement and administration of those Building Control functions as allocated.To manage and prioritise conflicting work demands to ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out to meet the specified time and performance targets.Key ResponsibilitiesTo carry out the range of duties and tasks associated with the administration, application and enforcement of The Building Regulations, British Standards and Codes of Practice and allied statutory legislation as required by the Head of Department through line management.The validation of new applications, checking that sufficient information and the correct fee has been submitted.To carry out Plan assessments and Site inspections of the full range of application types submitted through Full Plans, Building Notices and Regularisations to ensure they meet both the functional and other requirements of The Building Regulation Order, The Building Regulations and allied legislation. This will include assisting with the plan assessment and the site inspection of projects, considered by management as" Major Projects" including significant and/or more complex than those applications normally submitted to the department.To assist with the inspection and enforcement of Dangerous Buildings and Structures legislation and ensure remedial works are satisfactorily completed in a timely manner and prepare and issue legal notices, statements and attendance at court when enforcement action is necessary.To plan and prioritise work programs as directed and through line management to ensure that all duties and tasks are carried out within the specified time and performance targets.Deputise in the absence of the Senior Building Control officer as and when required.Responsible for checking, recording and initiating invoices for all fees.Undertake any other relevant duties that may be required and are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.What We're Looking ForA third level qualification ( HNC/NHD, Level 4, Degree ) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline Building Engineering and Management, Architect, Structural engineer, Civil engineer, etc( )ORFull Corporate Membership of an appropriate building related professional body such as RIBA, CABE, CIOB, RICS.Three years' (post qualification) relevant experience working as a Building Control Surveyor, Architect, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Builder, etc.The postholder may be required to work additional hours and outside normal working hours to meet the needs of the service. This includes evenings, weekends and public holidays.If you're looking for a dynamic receptionist and administrative role with great benefits, we'd love to hear from you