Building Control Surveyor Job at Lisburn Full Time NEW

The closing date for this position is the 22 nd May 2026

Building Control Surveyor

Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn

Temporary (Approx 12 weeks)

£20.02 per hour

23.5 hours per week (3 days office and onsite)

Main Purpose

To participate in the provision of an efficient, effective, economic and equitable Building Control Service and to assess plans and fees and inspect building work to ensure compliance with Building Regulations. To provide other technical expertise and services and participate in business development projects and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Building Control Service via quality initiatives, innovation projects, joint stakeholder and partnership initiatives and performance management application.

The post holder may undertake other appropriate duties reasonably assigned by the Building Control Manager, including cover for sickness, leave or staff vacancies.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

The post holder may be required to perform additional or different duties from those listed below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. To carry out the range of duties and tasks associated with the administration, application and enforcement of Building Regulations and allied legislation as required by the Head of Service – Building Control. This would include plan assessments and inspecting projects on site, to ensure they meet the functional and other requirements of the appropriate legislation.

2. To plan and prioritise work programmes as directed and agreed by the Line Manager to ensure that all duties and tasks are carried within the specified time and performance targets.

3. To keep abreast of all changes and amendments to the Building Regulations and allied legislation, and investigate as directed, advances in new building techniques, systems and materials to ensure compliance with the appropriate legislation.

4. To participate as required, in any pre consultation service and to consult, liaise and advise builders, developers, agents and the public on Building Regulatory and other technical and legislative matters.

5. To participate as required in Project Teams for service development, continuous improvement initiatives and in the training of Building Control Staff and others, including those on work experience.

6. To participate in the development and achievement of the Service, Departmental, Council and Group strategic and annual business plans.

7. To be innovative and creative in the delivery of the Service utilising modern management theory and practice towards the goal of continuous improvement. To deputise in the absence of the Line Manager and if required, to attend meetings as directed.

8. To carry out the range of duties and tasks associated with the administration, application and enforcement of allied services and legislation such as dangerous buildings, property conveyancing, street naming and numbering, energy performance of buildings, undertake Corporate Fire Risk Assessment audits, completion notice ready reports to LPS, and vacancy control inspections as required by the Head of Service – Building Control.

9. To support the Service Unit in monitoring and coordinating the sourcing and delivery of Officer training, enforcement and support of service unit functions, consistency of delivery of legislation, policy development, continuous improvement projects, stakeholder initiatives and customer excellence.

10. Ensure compliance with Council policies and procedures including all Health & Safety protocols and operate within the highest standards of management and personal behaviour, which reflect the core values and behaviours of the organisation.

11. Promote equality of opportunity and access in service delivery and in the employment of staff through the mainstreaming of equality within the Council.

12. Ensure the provision of high standards of customer care across all the services provided by the Unit and promote and manage the service effectively and communicate in a way, which enhances and promotes the public image and overall reputation of the Council.

13. Develop and enhance working relationships with relevant partners and stakeholders to maximise corporate and community planning outcomes and to generate innovation in service delivery.

Essential Criteria:

(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

A relevant building related third level qualification (for example, NVQ Level 4, a degree or equivalent) or Corporate Membership of an appropriate building related professional institute, or equivalent

AND

Two years’ employment experience in all of the following areas;

Building Construction and current building techniques;

Practical application of the Building Regulations;

Interpreting working drawings and specifications in accordance with Building Regulations.

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications stated at 1 above they must demonstrate a minimum of four years’ experience as outlined above.

Corporate Membership of an appropriate Building Related Professional Institute or Association as listed below:

Chartered Association of Building Engineers; Institute of Structural Engineers; Royal Institute of British Architects; Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Building Surveying Division); Institution of Civil Engineers; Chartered Institute of Building.

The ability to compile and keep accurate records, reports, Diagrams and drawings.

Competent in the use of Word, Excel, Outlook etc

A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a car, or have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post. Applies only to applicants who have a disability under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 – £32 depending on clearance level