Building Control Technical Support Officer

Posting date:	03 July 2025
Salary:	£14.30 per hour
Additional salary information:	per hour PAYE
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 August 2025
Location:	Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 6DL
Company:	Triumph Consultants Ltd
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	FTMT 000A 236E / 1

Summary

What's involved with this role:

Job Title: Building Control Technical Support Officer

Reference: 000A 236E / 1

Salary: up to £14.30 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Role length: Two months initially

Job type: Hybrid working

Location: Ashton Under Lyne

Postcode: OL6 6DL

Contract Type: Interim contract



The role:

Are you highly organised with a keen eye for detail and a passion for public service? We’re seeking a Building Control Technical Support Officer to help deliver a customer-focused, efficient, and compliant Building Control service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key technical and administrative role in supporting the delivery of safe and high-quality development across the borough.



Key Responsibilities:

Register and validate Building Regulation applications, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Manage consultations related to sewer presence, ground gas, fire safety, and structural considerations.
Respond promptly and professionally to Building Regulations enquiries via phone and email.
Support surveyors by preparing Decision Notices, booking inspections, issuing Completion Certificates, and managing documentation.
Maintain accurate financial and administrative records, including invoicing and fee tracking.
Handle reports of dangerous structures and support associated investigations.
Issue Demolition Notices and process associated consultations.
Ensure accuracy in statutory registers, spatial data, and reports for regulatory compliance (e.g., Building Safety Act).
Provide support on CON29 searches and maintain the Building Control inbox.
Carry out general admin duties, such as processing post, managing microfiche records, and producing site notices.





What the client is looking for:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English).
Proven experience working in a Building Control environment.
Strong understanding of Building Regulations and application processes.
High level of accuracy, data entry, and administrative support skills.
Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office and GIS-based tools.
Experience with application processing software (Idox preferred).



Key Skills:

Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Ability to handle sensitive information with care and confidentiality.
A proactive, customer-focused attitude and team spirit.



What You’ll Get in Return:

Competitive salary
A supportive and inclusive working environment
Access to wellbeing initiatives and flexible working practices
A chance to make a real difference to local communities



How to Apply:

Please submit your CV as soon as possible. CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis.



If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us





Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.



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Job Ref: FTMT 000A 236E / 1


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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