Building Control Surveyor

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Clitheroe is looking to hire two Building Control Surveyors, one full-time and one part-time. The role involves ensuring that new buildings and alterations meet safety and regulatory standards in a rural setting. Applicants must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator and possess a relevant degree, along with at least two years of experience. A full UK driving license is required. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous leave entitlement, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational pension scheme

Training/development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Building Control section.
• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2a inspector.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new buildings, alterations, installations, and extensions meet regulatory standards.
• Work within a picturesque rural Borough.
• Join the Building Control Team.

Skills

Registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2a Building Inspector

Experience in Building Control section

Full UK driving licence

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Building Control Surveyor

Reference: EDP113

Pay: SO2 (scp 29-32) £39,862 to £42,839 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are looking to appoint two Building Control Surveyors (one full‑time, one part‑time) 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 and a minimum 2 years’ experience in a Building Control section.

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

Benefits

• flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation)
• generous leave entitlement
• occupational pension scheme
• training/development opportunities

Application deadlines

Closing date: Monday, 12 January 2026

Interview date: Wednesday, 21 January 2026

How to apply

To apply online: ribblevalley.gov.uk/jobs

Other ways to apply: For a paper application pack, send your contact details and vacancy reference number to [e-mail] or call 01200 414596 (24‑hour answerphone)

Reasonable adjustments

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