Principal Building Control Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to lead a dedicated team in ensuring building safety and compliance. This role is pivotal in upholding standards set by the Building Safety Regulator, ensuring all building work adheres to regulations. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, honesty, and innovation, the council offers a supportive environment that promotes professional development and work-life balance. If you have a passion for building safety and a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible home working arrangements

Continuous professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexi-time arrangements

Registration fee costs paid

Tailored CPD through MyLABC

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building control with a focus on compliance.
• Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class F.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Building Control professionals ensuring compliance.
• Participate in out-of-hours dangerous structure call-out rota.

Skills

Building Control

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Building Regulations Knowledge

Project Management

Education

Corporate Membership of Professional Body

Registration with Building Safety Regulator

Tools

CPD Tools

Building Regulation Software

Job description

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Client:

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location:

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Building Control professional ready to take on a leading role in ensuring building safety and compliance? Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our dedicated team of professionals. This role is crucial to our commitment to upholding the standards expected by the Building Safety Regulator, for ensuring that all building work within Cheshire West and Chester is compliant with the Building Regulations and that we fulfil our obligations as a building control body under the provisions of the Building Act.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

Located at the heart of Cheshire, with a wealth of historic buildings and pleasant countryside, Cheshire West and Chester Council is one of the most forward-thinking and ambitious Councils in the country.

Are you an experienced Building Control professional ready to take on a leading role in ensuring building safety and compliance? Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join our dedicated team of professionals. This role is crucial to our commitment to upholding the standards expected by the Building Safety Regulator, for ensuring that all building work within Cheshire West and Chester is compliant with the Building Regulations and that we fulfil our obligations as a building control body under the provisions of the Building Act.

As a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will direct a small team of surveyors, lead on some of the more complex projects within the borough, offer expert advice, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. Your skills will be key in promoting safety and excellence in our built environment.

As an experienced Building Control professional, you will have a registration rating of at least F with the Building Safety Regulator and a minimum of years’ experience working within a Building Control service dealing with a broad range of projects within the F category.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead a small team of Building Control professionals
• The post holder will be required to undertake licensed building regulation activities and to work without supervision on domestic and commercial projects whilst supporting others both in terms of workload and in career development
• Ensure adherence to the Building Act, Building Regulations, and directives from the Building Safety Regulator.
• Participate in the out of hours dangerous structure call out rota (Standby allowance paid)
• Flexible home working arrangements, offering a strong work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
• Team-based supportive work environment
• Employee assistance programme
• Up to days annual leave a year plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time allowing a possible days additional flexi days leave a year
• Registration and assessment fee costs paid
• Tailored CPD through MyLABC registration

Requirements:

• Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class F.
• Must have corporate membership of appropriate professional body
• Extensive experience in building control. Minimum years’ experience
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and allied legislation
• Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes and be able to work from home

To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see

No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £ per hour for all contracted hours.