Principal Building Control Surveyor

Cheshire West & Chester Council; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible home working

Career development

Team-based environment

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to lead a small team and oversee complex projects, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Act. You will work to the Building Safety Regulator's standards and provide expert guidance to promote safety in the built environment.

With extensive Building Control experience, you will oversee regulatory compliance, drive service improvements, and participate in standby duties for dangerous

Qualifications

• Must hold a current classification rating of 2A-2D with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in building control.
• Extensive knowledge of Building Regulations and allied legislation.
• Access to a vehicle and ability to work from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Building Control professionals.
• Undertake licensed building regulation activities on domestic and commercial projects.
• Adhere to Building Act, Building Regulations and regulator directives.
• Participate in the out of hours dangerous structure call out rota (Standby allowance paid).

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Corporate membership of professional body

Job description

Principal Building Control Surveyor

PRINCIPAL BUILDING CONTROL SURVEYOR (Registered as a minimum to undertake work within the range 2A-2D)

Grade 10SCP 31-35 - £41,771 - £48,072

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 2010 and that we fulfil our obligations as a building control body under the provisions of the Building Act 1984.

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.

As a Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will direct a small team of surveyors and will 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 2A through to 2D with the Building Safety Regulator and a minimum of 4 years’ experience working within a Building Control service dealing with a broad range of projects within the category banding.

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 (under 7.5m in height) 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).

Benefits

• 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 program.
• Up to 31 days annual leave a year plus bank holidays.
• Flexi-time allowing a possible 16 days additional flexi days leave a year.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• Car user allowance.
• Registration and assessment fee costs paid.
• Tailored CPD through MyLABC registration.

Requirements

• Must hold a current classification rating of 2A-2D with the Building Safety Regulator.
• Must have corporate membership of appropriate professional body.
• Extensive experience in building control. Minimum 4 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.
• Good communication skills.

Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role. 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 Equality Policy 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 £13.45 per hour for all contracted hours.

Attachments

• TATD 5276- BC Senior Surveyor Grade 10.docx