Building Control Surveyor

Ribble Valley; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable working hours

Pension scheme

Training & development opportunities

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Building Control Surveyor to join the Building Control Team. The role focuses on ensuring new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions comply with safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards.

You will be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2a Inspector, hold a relevant degree, and be a member of RICS or CABE with at least two years’ experience. A full driving licence and work vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2a Building Inspector.
• Degree in a relevant field and professional Institute membership (RICS or CABE).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Building Control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards.
• Work within the Building Control Team to assess compliance and issue approvals where appropriate.
• Promote high-quality building control practices across Ribble Valley.

Skills

Registration with Building Safety Regu

Professional Institute membership

Building control experience

Driving licence

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Pay: SO2 (scp 29-32) £41,177 to £44,253 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking to appoint a Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Team.

The post holders will work in a picturesque rural Borough and help to ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet the regulatory standards of safety, sustainability, accessibility and design.

You will be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2a (minimum) Building Inspector and have a relevant degree, membership of an appropriate professional Institute (RICS or CABE) and a minimum 2 years’ experience in a Building Control section.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as favourable working hours, generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme, training and development opportunities, discounts at major retailers and a cycle to work scheme.

Interview date: Tuesday 3 November 2026

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.