Job Description

Building Control Technical Administrator

Location: Manchester | Hybrid Working Available

Support the delivery of complex construction projects and help shape a safer built environment.

Are you an experienced Building Control Administrator, Technical Administrator, or Construction Administrator looking to join a highly respected industry leader?

Bureau Veritas is seeking a technically minded administrator to support our Building Control team, working alongside Registered Building Inspectors and technical specialists on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects across the UK.

This is more than a traditional administration role. You'll play a key part in the Building Control process, ensuring projects remain compliant, statutory notices are issued correctly, inspections are coordinated efficiently, and clients receive an exceptional service throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll be doing

• Setting up and administering Building Control projects from appointment through to completion and certification
• Managing Building Regulation applications, statutory notices, initial notices, plans certificates and final certificates
• Coordinating site inspections and maintaining accurate project records
• Liaising with clients, architects, developers, contractors, designers and local authorities
• Preparing fee proposals, technical correspondence and project documentation
• Monitoring project progress and supporting surveyors with compliance and administrative requirements
• Producing reports and management information to support operational performance
• Maintaining Building Control databases and document management systems
• Supporting invoicing, contract administration and commercial processes
• Ensuring documentation is completed accurately and in line with Building Safety Act and Building Control requirements

What we're looking for

Essential

• Previous experience in a Building Control, construction, engineering, surveying or technical administration environment
• Strong understanding of the Building Control process and associated project documentation
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience supporting a Building Control Approved Inspector or Registered Building Control Approver
• Experience administering Building Regulation applications and statutory notices
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements and current Building Control processes
• Experience using Deltek or similar project management systems
• Construction industry experience working with architects, developers, engineers or contractors

Why join Bureau Veritas?

As one of the UK's leading Building Control providers, our team works on some of the most technically challenging and high-profile developments in the country.

You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where your Building Control expertise will be genuinely valued and where you'll have opportunities to develop your career within a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy, sell and carry over annual leave
• Up to 12% combined pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare, dental and life assurance options
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to a flexible benefits platform tailored to your needs
• Work for a UK Top Employer for nine consecutive years

Join us

If you have experience supporting Building Control professionals and enjoy being at the heart of technical project delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape a world of trust with Bureau Veritas.