Fylde Council is committed to shaping a safe, sustainable, and inclusive borough. Fylde is a beautiful coastal and rural area in the west of Lancashire.
Our Building Control team plays a vital role in protecting the public, supporting development, and ensuring compliance with the highest standards of building safety.
As a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you’ll join a team that deals with a variety of work throughout the borough. This is a technical leadership role where you’ll provide technical expertise, mentor junior staff, and deputise for the Building Control Manager.
You’ll also have the opportunity to influence service delivery and represent the council in enforcement and legal proceedings.
What we offer - At Fylde Council, we believe in creating a positive and supportive workplace where you can thrive.
We offer:
- Wage up to £46,142 - plus £5000 market supplement
- Up to 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (24 days on appointment, increasing with service)
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Are you a registered with the BSR ? On your Application Form please confirm at what Class (please also provide the registration number)
Interested…? Take a look at the job description on here or please feel free to get in touch with Andy Thomas Head of Building Control at andrew.thomas@fylde.gov.uk or 01253 658677 or 07966 890675, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.
The closing date for applications to this post is Monday 9th March 2026 at 11:59pm
- To undertake duties as directed by the Head of Building Control to ensure the effectiveness competitiveness and efficient running of the Building Control Section along sound business lines to ensure competency and service delivery.
- To deputise as necessary for the Head of Building Control.
- To assess applications for compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation within the required timescales and produce the appropriate documentation and notices.
- Carry out inspections at various stages of works in a prompt, efficient and safe manner to assess for compliance and to ensure accurate notes are recorded.
- Provide advice guidance on all aspects of the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations and associated legislation to architects’ developers, engineers, elected members and other building control customers and stakeholders.
- To maintain detail records of inspections, reports and consultations together with administration procedures on the building control computer system in accordance with the Building Safety Regulator’s Standard Operating Procedures.
- Consult and liaise as with required with internal service departments and external supporting agencies.
- Carry out site inspections and matters related to dangerous structures, dilapidated and ruinous buildings and demolition works including undertaking necessary out of hours work, including response to emergency situations as required and the servicing of enforcement notices.
- Where required make formal statements and instigate legal proceedings, and to attend court hearings for Building Regulation prosecutions.
- Respond to changes in local and national legislation and maintain an up-to-date professional development.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement in the delivery of customer satisfaction and promote the building control service
- Supervise and manage the Registered Building Inspectors and Trainee Registered Building Inspector as required.
- To have a flexible but driven work ethic approach that may require out of hours work (including bank holidays and weekends) to meet the demands of the service which may include out of hours emergencies.
- Promote equality of opportunity and valuing diversity within the service
- To ensure that all processes are carried out in accordance with current legislation, regulations and Council policy, with particular emphasis on Health & Safety, customer care and data protection.
To undertake training and other duties which are commensurate with the grading and responsibility of the post.
• Registered Building Inspector Class 2d or above (E)
• HNC or above in a related building discipline (D)
Knowledge
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation (E)
• Demonstrate a detailed and varied knowledge of construction techniques (E)
• Knowledge and experience of using computers and IT including Windows based software (E)
Skills
• Ability to work outside, climb ladders and not have a fear of height (E)
• Must be able to make decisions and work on to critical deadlines, and on their own initiative (E)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both oral and written (E)
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team (E)
• Good administrative skills and the ability to record comprehensive notes (E)
Experience
• Experience in major construction projects residential and commercial (E)
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment (E)
Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Up to 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (24 days on appointment, increasing with service)
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted gym membership
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued.
