Building Control Surveyor/Registered Building Control Inspector - Basildon Borough Council

Essex County Council; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Basildon seeks a Building Control Surveyor/Registered Building Control Inspector. The role involves enforcing building regulations, overseeing construction compliance, and advising various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a recognised qualification in building control and have extensive building control experience. This position offers competitive pay and benefits such as flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience conducting plan checks and onsite inspections.
• Knowledge of building regulations and allied legislation.
• Extensive building control experience.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Building Regulations across the borough.
• Advise developers, applicants, and other interested parties.
• Conduct compliance appraisals of building regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Recognised qualification in building control

Membership or working towards membership of a professional association

Job description

Overview

Building Control Surveyor/Registered Building Control Inspector - Basildon Borough Council

Basildon Borough Council

Permanent, Full Time

£44,804 to £48,955 pa (inclusive fringe) + market supplement

Location: Basildon

Closing Date: 4th November 2025

To apply, please use the Council's Job Search portal. Do not use the Apply buttons on this page.

The Borough of Basildon is committed to delivering inclusive, sustainable growth and improving opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses. We offer a professional and supportive working environment with development and advancement opportunities, including a defined career pathway within Basildon Building Control.

Role purpose

The primary role of the post holder is to enforce Building Regulations. You will supervise buildings within and across the borough. The post holder will be flexible and adaptable to respond to the fast-changing needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building control duties within a prescribed geographical area.
• Negotiate and advise developers, applicants, and other interested parties.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation.
• Carry out plan appraisals to ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Liaise with architects, agents, contractors, and builders as required.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of conducting plan checks and onsite inspections; effective communicator with developed IT skills; good attention to detail; able to organise and prioritise workload.
• Knowledge of building regulations and allied legislation.
• Knowledge and experience of the Building Act 1984, associated Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Recognised qualification in the building control field and membership of a professional association or working towards full membership.
• Essential hold a minimum registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) of a 2A (Domestic) Registered Building Inspector, working towards 2 B and above.
• Extensive building control experience with ability to work unsupervised in line with policies, knowing when to seek expert help.
• Experience working within the LABC QMS systems and the Operational Standard rules for Building Control.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, rising to 33 after 5 years service.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• BSR registrations paid for.
• One professional fee paid (e.g. RICS, CABE or CIOB).
• Free on-site parking.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of one day in the office.
• Essential car users allowance.

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you are interested in this role, please submit a CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the requirements of the person specification. Apply via the Council’s Job Search.

Please note:

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