Grade I–JK - Career-graded
Hours: Full Time or part time hours available
Contract: Various available - Permanent/Fixed Term/Temporary
Location: Hybrid – Work from home and from any of our office locations in Selby, Richmond, Scarborough, Malton, Northallerton, Skipton, or Harrogate. Occasional travel to the NYBCP Head Office in Easingwold will be required.
Shape Safer, Smarter Buildings Across North Yorkshire
Are you a detail-driven professional with a class 2a or above qualification, who wants to make a real impact in the built environment? Do you thrive on variety, autonomy, and being part of a forward-thinking team? If so, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
We’re looking for a talented and motivated Building Control Surveyor to join the North Yorkshire Building Control Partnership (NYBCP) — the UK’s first and most established local authority building control partnership. Whether you're an experienced surveyor or working towards qualification, we want to hear from you.
About Us
At NYBCP, we’re proud to set the standard for modern, collaborative public sector building control. Representing North Yorkshire Council, we work with a wide range of residential, commercial and complex development projects — from historic renovations to sustainable new builds.
We don’t just ensure compliance with the Building Act 1984 — we promote safety, sustainability, accessibility, and great design. Join us, and you’ll be part of a respected, innovative and supportive team, delivering a vital service with pride.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct site inspections and assess building plans to ensure full compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
- Provide expert advice and guidance to clients, architects, and developers on compliance, technical standards, and best practices.
- Lead or support enforcement actions and contribute to maintaining high standards of public safety.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure a professional, solution-focused service.
What You’ll Bring
- A good understanding of Building Regulations and relevant legislation (Level 3, 4 or 5 Surveyors welcome).
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational ability and attention to detail — able to manage your workload and work independently.
- A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn, adapt, and grow.
- Relevant qualifications (or working towards) in Building Control, Surveying or Construction disciplines.
Why Join Us?
At NYBCP, we value people just as much as performance. We offer a flexible, forward-thinking environment where you can thrive — both personally and professionally.
- Flexible Hybrid Working: Work from home, an office near you, or on-site — we trust you to work in the way that suits you and the role.
- Career Progression: Whether you're just starting out or looking to develop further, we’ll support you with a clear progression pathway, mentoring and financial support for qualifications.
- Generous Leave and Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising with service), plus public holidays, flexible hours, and paid volunteering days.
- Outstanding Pension Scheme: Benefit from the security of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Perks: Take advantage of retail discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, green car plans and much more.
Ready to Join a Service That Builds the Future?
If you're ready to bring your skills to a high-performing, collaborative team working across one of the most scenic and diverse counties in the country — apply today.
How to Apply
Click apply now to submit your application. Simply complete our short form and upload your CV.
Need more information? We welcome informal conversations – please contact:
- Robert Harper, Head of Building Control – 01347 820601 / Robert.Harper@nybcp.org
- Darren Sykes, Building Control Manager – 07525 988175 / Darren.sykes@northyorks.gov.uk
Additional information can also be found on our campaign site https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/featured-jobs/building-control-surveyor-opportunities
• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator to at least Class 2: Building Inspector as determined by the HSE Building Inspector Competency Framework (BICoF)
North Yorkshire Council employees enjoy the same benefits (Total Rewards) of being a local government employee.
Job security – Job security in today’s climate can be somewhat uncertain. We pride ourselves on being able to offer diverse careers with breath and longevity, having the stability of working for large, complex organisations delivering vital public services.
Working atmosphere – We offer a good working environment at work, with professional employers. While we always provide high standards of work, it is important to us that all our employees have the right work / life balance; so you can enjoy the things in life that matter to you. We have fun at work too! We believe we do our best work when we love what we do!
Flexible working – As we deliver vital services to the general public, this brings into sharp focus the complexity of people’s lives, and the need for work and home life to complement each other. We recognise the different circumstances of our employees. We offer flexible working hours to improve the services by individuals or teams working beyond the standard day, and to help employees to balance their work and home commitments. Being 'digital by default' can enable greater flexibility around home or remote working. This connectivity can ensure that in extreme weather conditions people can safely work from home instead of risking a treacherous journey. Part-time jobs and job sharing are the norm in the public sector.
Training & Development – We are fully committed to realising the potential in all our staff. We have robust programmes of training and development to improve our employees’ knowledge and skill sets. We always encourage employees to further develop their knowledge base and up skill with additional qualifications and support them with future career opportunities. Support will be provided in terms of payment of tuition fees and time to attend formal training courses. For many years the building control team has held the ‘Investors in People’ accreditation and are currently accredited to ‘We invest in people Gold’. This accreditation is an independent review that we take our investment in our staff seriously for the benefit of the individual as well as the service.
Generous Leave Entitlement – We recognise that our employees work hard, and it is important that they spend time with their families and therefore offer a generous leave entitlement. We also offer additional leave entitlements such as paid leave, volunteering leave, additional leave, paid leave during periods of illness and flexible leave.
Pension scheme – We offer a comprehensive pension scheme, and having a guaranteed pension scheme tied into your job is a substantial perk of working in the Public Sector.
Additional benefits/schemes – We offer a number of additional benefits/schemes, including the payment of professional fees, BSR registration fees and potentially re-location expenses (which are subject to eligibility and agreement), employee benefits scheme which includes discounts on shopping, home tech, green car schemes, and more!.
