Area Building Control Surveyor

Teignbridge District Council; Highweek; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Free parking

Modern office space

Generous annual leave

Discounted leisure centres

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Teignbridge District Council is seeking an Area Building Control Surveyor to join a professional team. You will assist in developing and implementing a high-quality Building Control service, inspecting sites, processing applications and handling dangerous structures.

The role requires knowledge of building regulations and allied legislation, with BSCF registration and B and B licensing (or willingness to undertake). It offers hybrid working with generous terms and a focus on service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in building regulations and allied legislation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong team player with customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Process applications and carry out site inspections as part of Building Control.
• Deal with dangerous structures as a Building Control specialist.
• Provide high quality advice to clients, the public, partners and elected Members.
• Work with a friendly, professional team to meet performance targets.

Job description

Area Building Control Surveyor

Permanent

Up to £49,282 per annum (inclusive of Market Forces) (Career graded) (subject to 26/27 pay review)

37 hours per week

The Devon Building Control Partnership Area includes areas of outstanding beauty including Dartmoor National Park and the South Hams, along with the Market Towns of Newton Abbot, Okehampton and Tavistock.

We do things well and keep developing.

As an Area Building Control Surveyor, you will assist in the development, marketing and implementation of a high-quality Building Control Service in accordance with legislation, professional standards and corporate priorities.

You will work within a friendly, professional and committed team of Building Control Surveyors processing applications, carrying out site inspections and dealing with dangerous structures as a specialist on Building Control matters.

You will provide high quality advice to our clients, the public, partners and elected Members to ensure that performance standards and business targets are achieved.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience in all aspects of the building regulations, the Building Act and allied legislation.
• Be registered with the Building Safety Competence Foundation (BSCF) and licensed at B and B (or in progress/willing to undertake).
• Be a highly committed and accountable team player, customer focussed with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Have a proven ability to work as part of a team providing excellent service to customers whilst ensuring compliance with the building regulations and meeting performance targets in a busy environment.

Note we are looking to recruit someone who meets the top end of the career-grade due to business needs – please see the job description for the full person specification.

We can offer:

• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working – Part office based, and part home based.
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
• A recently refurbished modern low carbon office space.
• Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
• Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Opportunities for career and self-development.
• 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

We’re better together.

You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Closing Date: Sunday 13 th September 2026 @ midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 23 rd September 2026