Business Control Support Technician

Salary: Grade 13 - £26,847 to £29,071 per annum
Contract: 2-year fixed term contract
Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing date: 22nd November 2026

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
• Support to develop your career, including professional qualifications and learning opportunities within Building Control.

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Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

Our Building Control service helps ensure that homes, workplaces and community buildings across Somerset are safe, compliant and built to the required standards. Working closely with residents, developers, contractors and professional partners, the team plays an important role in supporting sustainable growth while protecting public safety.

As a Building Control Support Technician, you'll be at the heart of a busy and professional service, helping applications move smoothly from submission through to decision. You'll provide technical and administrative support, manage important records and act as a key point of contact for customers, developers and colleagues. Working alongside experienced Building Control professionals, you'll help maintain high standards of compliance, accuracy and customer service. This is a great opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, build a career within a respected regulatory service and make a real contribution to the safe development of Somerset's communities.

• Review and process building control applications, helping projects progress efficiently and in line with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and case information, ensuring reliable data that supports decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Provide expert customer support and guidance to residents, developers, agents and elected members throughout the application process.
• Work closely with surveyors and colleagues to support building safety, service quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help manage levy and fee-related processes, ensuring charges, documentation and statutory requirements are administered correctly.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Julie Armstrong-Butler, julie.armstrongButler@somerset.gov.uk

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.

You can find a copy of the job description here: TR0267 Building Control Technician.pdf

If you currently work for Somerset Council, please apply via the internal SuccessFactors careers page.

Job Ref:1637/TC