Building Control Technical Support Officer

Company: Carrington West
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Location: Greater Manchester
Job Description:

Building Control Technical Support Officer

Location: Greater Manchester

Rate: £25 per hour

Contract: Initial 6 months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Carrington West is currently recruiting for a Building Control Technical Support Officer to join a local authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical support professional to join a busy Building Control team, providing essential administrative and technical assistance to support the effective delivery of the council’s statutory Building Control functions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical and administrative support to the Building Control team, ensuring the efficient processing of applications and enquiries.
  • Assist with the registration, validation and management of Building Regulations applications.
  • Maintain accurate records and update Building Control databases and case management systems.
  • Liaise with applicants, architects, developers and members of the public regarding Building Control matters.
  • Support Building Control Surveyors with documentation, correspondence and the progression of applications.
  • Assist with the preparation and issuing of statutory notices, certificates and other relevant documentation.
  • Ensure enquiries and applications are handled efficiently and in accordance with relevant procedures and statutory timescales.

Essential Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a technical support or administrative role within Building Control or a similar local authority regulatory service.
  • Good understanding of Building Control processes and associated administrative procedures.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and workloads.
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with internal teams, external professionals and members of the public.
  • Good IT skills, including experience using databases and case management systems.

What’s on Offer?

An initial 6-month contract with a Greater Manchester local authority, offering £25 per hour, working 37 hours per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your experience within a busy local authority Building Control environment.

Interested?

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Ryan Hamlett at Carrington West on 023 9387 6052 or email ryan.hamlett@carringtonwest.com.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026