Lead Building Control Surveyor: Complex Projects

Peterborough City Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car lease scheme

Volunteer hours

Pension scheme (LGPS)

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service across a wide range of building developments. You will process plans, inspect sites, and ensure compliance with current building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation.

You will manage your own caseload, including enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current building regulations, private sector building control, and related legislation.
• Significant post-qualification experience managing own caseload on higher-risk buildings and complex developments.
• Excellent negotiation, verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and innovative approach, mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process plans and carry out inspections, ensuring compliance with building regulations and health and safety.
• Manage own caseload including enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures.
• Record inspections and write reports using digital systems (Building Control, Planning, EDRMS, GIS).
• Contribute to complex commercial projects within growth areas and support junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Mentoring

Building regulations knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or degree in related subject

Membership of CABE/RICS/CIOB

Building Safety Regulator Class 2 registration

Tools

Theodolites

Thermal imaging cameras

Laser measures

Moisture meters

EDRMS

GIS platforms

Job description

Peterborough City Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service across a wide range of building developments. You will process plans, inspect sites, and ensure compliance with current building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation.

You will manage your own caseload, including enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures.