(EDP126) Senior Building Control Surveyor

Ribble Valley; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable working hours

Occupational pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council in Clitheroe is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Team. The post holder will ensure new buildings meet regulatory standards of safety, sustainability, accessibility and design.

You will be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d (minimum) Building Inspector, hold a degree with CABE or RICS membership, and have at least 5 years' experience in Building Control. A full UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d (minimum) Building Inspector.
• Degree with full CABE or RICS membership or other relevant professional membership.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Building Control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet regulatory standards of safety, sustainability, accessibility and design.

Skills

Building Control

Surveying

Regulatory Standards

Drivers License

Education

Degree in relevant field

CABE or RICS membership

Job description

This vacancy is: Permanent

Salary: £44,253 to £47,665 per annum plus £16,000 market supplement for two years (£8,000 per annum)

Location: Clitheroe

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026

Council Offices – Clitheroe

Reference: EDP126

Pay: PO2-5 (scp 32-35) £44,253 to £47,665 per annum plus £16,000 market supplement for two years (£8,000 per annum)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

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

The post holder 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 2d (minimum) Building Inspector, have a relevant degree with full membership of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or other relevant professional membership, and a minimum 5 years’ experience in a Building Control section.

A full UK driving license 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 29th September 2026

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

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Ribble Valley Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer.