Building Control Surveyor – Brentwood Borough Council

Essex County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council seeks an experienced Building Control Surveyor for its Brentwood team. The role involves ensuring compliance in an exciting range of projects, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and contributing to a supportive working environment. Flexible and hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous annual leave

Professional membership payment

Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees

Development opportunities through training courses

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience in a similar role.
• Registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of building control projects.
• Establish relationships with architects, developers, and clients.
• Ensure buildings are compliant and safe.

Skills

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Education

Membership of RICS, CABE, or CIOB

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Building Control Surveyor – Brentwood Borough Council, Essex

Client: Essex County Council

Location: Brentwood

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ceef1098c27e

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Building Control Surveyor - Brentwood Borough Council

External Partner

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £42,700 – £47,156 per annum, with a market supplement of £8,000 per annum (reviewed after 12 months)

Location: Brentwood

Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Would you like to become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer-focused team, ensuring buildings are compliant and residents and visitors are safe.

You will join our proactive team involved in exciting developments, including large housing and commercial projects across the borough.

You will manage a broad range of building control projects to effective completion and help grow our business by establishing relationships with architects, developers, and other clients.

Brentwood is a thriving borough with 75,000 residents, featuring busy high streets, picturesque villages, parks, excellent schools, and cultural events. Its location offers easy access to London and the East of England, with airports like Stansted, Southend, and London City just 30 minutes away.

Salary: £42,700 - £47,156 per annum, Grade H (SCP 37 - 41), with a market supplement of £8,000 (reviewed after 12 months)

Requirements:

• Substantial relevant experience in a similar role
• Membership of an appropriate body such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB
• Good customer service skills to establish and maintain business relationships
• Registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A

We offer:

• A friendly, customer-focused, and supportive team
• Flexible and agile working options, including a hybrid model
• Generous annual leave
• Professional membership payment
• Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees
• Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system
• Development opportunities through training courses
• Local government pension scheme