Gateshead Council - Building Surveyor

We’re looking for a Building Control Surveyor, Interested? 

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others? Are you looking for a new challenge?  If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for! 

We’ve got an exciting opportunity to join our Building Control team who are committed to excellent performance and providing high quality service.    

The team… 

The Building Control Team at Gateshead Council is responsible for the application of the Building Regulations to new development within Gateshead.  All our surveyors are validated and registered with the Building Safety Regulator and manage a range of projects from domestic extensions to the most complex commercial and residential developments. 

There is significant development planned within Gateshead including new housing to commercial developments on the Quayside, Baltic Quarter and the redevelopment of the town centre. 

About the role… 

You will be working as a Building Surveyor and will be responsible for assisting in the provision of a quality assured customer focused and efficient building control service to benefit the people of Gateshead.   

We will support you with your progression through the Building Regulator Competency grades whilst you receive a competitive salary and gain experience to demonstrate progress up the Building Regulator Competencies.You will benefit from the professional support of our experienced surveyors who are validated up to Class 3-4.  You will be given the opportunity to gain experience in the types of building that will support your portfolio of work, and the CPD necessary for the progression of your career though the Competency Classes.  

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable varied experience on a wide range of projects as a Building Surveyor within a supportive team environment.  

Progression through the career grade will be subject to you demonstrating the appropriate Building Regulator Competency level at the relevant stage. Please refer to the Building Surveyor career grade document for further details.  

A bit about Gateshead Council… 

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow.  We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community.  We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service.   We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are. 

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee.  We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.    

What’s in it for you?  Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights! 

• You’ll be paid a competitive salary £25,992 to £40,476 pa
• We’ll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension.
• You will receive an annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year (pro-rata for part time employees) rising to 32, 2 of which may be fixed by the council at any time. You also have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
• You’ll have the opportunity to participate in the Council’s Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs, which could be up to 26 flexi days per year.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements to ensure a positive work life balance.
• A robust Workforce Development offer with opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
• You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
• You’ll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounts and offers on online and high street shopping 

It’s time to apply! 

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us.  Please take a look at the full job profile via this linkJob Profile.  It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.   

For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact Angus Pinder on 07766442927.