Building Control Officer

Principal Building Control Officer – Housing Grants and Building Control
Location: Sardis House, South Wales
Contract: 7th April 2025 – 13 Weeks (Ending Approx. 6th July 2025)
Hours: 37 hours/week, Monday–Friday (Times TBC)
Pay: PAYE: £20.31/hour | Limited/Umbrella: £25.30/hour + agency support benefits

Are you a seasoned Building Control professional ready to lead impactful projects in South Wales? Join Network Recruitment Wales – NRW People as a Principal Building Control Officer in the Housing Grants and Building Control team and make a difference over a 13-week contract. Earn £20.31–£25.30/hour, provide technical leadership, and support transformative housing projects—all with the backing of a leading Welsh agency.
Why This Role?

• Lead with Expertise: Provide technical advice and strategic oversight for building control projects across the County Borough.
• High-Impact Projects: Manage complex schemes, ensuring compliance and safety in housing and development.
• Community Focus: Work in the Housing Strategy team, supporting the council’s goals for regeneration and safety.
• Welsh Pride: Serve South Wales with an agency committed to local prosperity and development.

What You’ll Do:

• Offer technical guidance on building control matters to the team, public, staff, and developers.
• Manage a complex workload, overseeing various schemes and liaising with partners to meet objectives.
• Supervise consultants (e.g., Structural Engineers, Fire Engineers, Access Consultants) to ensure quality delivery.
• Address dangerous structures during working hours and support health and safety initiatives for the team.
• Deputise for the Housing Grants and Building Control Manager, assisting with service promotion and income generation.

What We’re Looking For:

• Skills: Strong technical expertise, project management, and the ability to assess legislative impacts.
• Qualities: Proactive, collaborative, and adept at managing complex workloads with a focus on results.
• Experience: Extensive experience in complex building control projects, ideally within a local authority.
• Qualifications: HNC/HND in Construction and the Built Environment; substantial knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Bonus Points: Evidence of recent CPD; experience supervising consultants or working on housing grants.

Why Choose NRW People?
At Network Recruitment Wales, we’re your career partners:

• Local Expertise: We know Wales inside out, placing you in roles that matter.
• Seamless Support: From start to finish, we’ve got you covered with top-notch agency care.
• Great Rates: Earn £20.31/hour (PAYE) or £25.30/hour (Limited/Umbrella) with the flexibility of a short-term contract.

Ready to Apply?
This 13-week contract starts 7th April 2025, offering 37 hours/week in a role that shapes South Wales’ housing landscape. If you’re ready to lead in building control, send your CV to us but act fast—applications close soon!