Senior Building Control Officer (closing date: 18/02/26)
The Council's Building Control section is committed to providing a quality assured customer led service in a competitive market.
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to work within the Building Control team. Good communication skills, a commitment to team working and a positive attitude to the delivery of high-quality customer focused services are essential.
You'll be an experienced Building Control Surveyor with proven knowledge of building control and a strong understanding of building regulations, particularly relating fire safety. With the ability to deal with people at all levels, from a range of organisations, you'll be open to new ideas, with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities to meet deadlines.
Corporate membership of either the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors or the Association of Building Engineers is desirable. Registration for Building Control Professional (BCP) Competence Validation Assessment at band B or C is a requirement. Candidates must also possess a full valid driving licence.
For an informal discussion please contact Tom Price or David Lloyd of Building Control on 01792 635636.
The role involves undertaking a broad range of Building Control duties including plan assessment and site inspections ranging from small domestic projects to multi-million pound commercial developments, as well as providing professional advice to customers.
As part of our Team, work also involves dealing with dangerous structures, unauthorised work, demolitions, Safety at Sports Grounds and other regulatory functions.
The team has several Apprentices and Technicians who are undertaking LABC qualifications and training. Providing support, training and mentoring to these team members, with other Senior Surveyors, will form part of this role.
or other appropriate qualification at degree level.
