Building Control Surveyor

Carrington West; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Berkshire is seeking Registered Building Inspectors for a permanent position with salaries up to £64,673 plus supplements. Candidates should have knowledge of Building Regulations, relevant qualifications, and a full UK driving licence. This is a borough-based role offering opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Investment in CPD

Professional membership support

Clear progression paths

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector (BSR) status or eligibility.
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver plan checks and site inspections.
• Provide advice to various stakeholders.
• Manage inspection diary and records.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Site Inspection Experience

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

HNC/BSc or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Registered Building Inspectors - Domestic, General & Principal (Permanent)

Employer: Local Authority in Berkshire

Contact: [e-mail]

Packages

• Domestic - Grade 9: up to £51,357 + £7,500 market supplement + Golden Hello up to £6,000
• General - Grade 10: up to £57,870 + £7,500 market supplement + Golden Hello up to £6,000
• Principal - Grade 11: up to £64,673 + £7,500 market supplement + Golden Hello up to £6,000

(Supplements & Golden Hello subject to T&Cs.)

The role

• Deliver plan checks and site inspections across the borough to secure compliance with Building Regulations.
• Provide pragmatic advice to architects, contractors and homeowners; issue and record statutory notices and decisions.
• Manage a varied inspection diary covering domestic works, new builds, conversions and small commercial (scope aligned to your competency).
• Maintain robust records and contribute to BSR-compliant processes and risk-based interventions.
• Principal: act as technical lead on complex schemes, mentor inspectors and support service improvements.

About you

• Registered Building Inspector (BSR) status (or eligible/actively working towards), aligned to Domestic / General / Principal level.
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations & Approved Documents and on-site construction practice.
• Professional membership (e.g. CABE / RICS / CIOB) and relevant qualification (HNC/BSc or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence and confidence managing an inspection programme across Berkshire.
• Principal: demonstrable leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Why this authority?

• Permanent, borough-based role with a supportive team and clear route to progress between levels.
• Investment in CPD and professional membership support.
• Opportunity to shape a customer-focused, risk-based local authority service in Berkshire.

Next steps

Ready to find out more? Send your CV to [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

Carrington West are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and will support reasonable adjustments throughout the process.