Principal Building Control Surveyor

Cannock Chase Council; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Stafford is seeking a Principal Building Control Surveyor to lead a team and ensure compliance with Building Control regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing building control functions and be able to supervise others. Responsibilities include managing complex projects and improving service delivery. The position offers flexible working arrangements and benefits such as a local government pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexitime Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

26 days holiday

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

Qualifications

• You should be a member of a relevant professional body.
• You must be familiar with the regulatory regime for Building Control.
• You will need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a section of the team to meet customer requirements.
• Take a leading role in complex projects.
• Supervise and develop team members.

Skills

Experience in Building Control

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Knowledge of regulatory regimes

Education

Membership of professional body (CABE, CIOB, RICS)

Registered with Building Safety Regulator

Job description

Principal Building Control Surveyor

Grade J: £51,693 - £55,754 per annum (pay award pending) inclusive of a 3-year salary supplement of £8k per annum
(Salary post supplement - Grade J: £43,693 - £47,754 per annum, pay award pending)

Post Number: DP421

Permanent - 37 Hours per week

Benefits to you:

• Flexitime Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Payment of One Professional Fee Per Annum
• Payment of Building Inspector Registration Fees
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
• 26 days holiday and 31 days after 5 years continuous service
• Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
• Essential Car User Allowance
• Free Car Parking
• Cycle Scheme

Cannock Chase Council operate a shared service arrangement with Stafford Borough Council to provide the Building Control service on behalf of both Councils. We are looking for an experienced Building Control Surveyor who is able to cover a whole range of construction projects in addition to assisting with the management of the service.

This post represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Control Surveyor to develop their management and professional skills and to contribute to the future development of the service.

We are looking for for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience and commitment to join our service. You should be a member of a relevant professional body, such as CABE, CIOB or RICS. You must also be familiar with the regulatory regime for Building Control and you will need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 Category A - E Building Inspector.

We have a very strong building control team who are focused on providing an excellent service to our clients. Team members are experienced and registerd to work independently in accordance with their level of competencty. The team includes well resourced and dedicated administrative support. You will work closely with the other Principal BCS to manage the team and to help further improve the service for a successful future. Whilst being supported by the Building Control & Climate Change Manager, the position will provide autonomy to directly manage and influence the manner in which the service is delivered.

You will be responsible for directly managing a section of the team to ensure customer requirements and performance targets are met. In addition you will take a leading role in more complex projects.

You will be an excellent communicator who is able to supervise and develop others within the Building Control Team e.g. trainees, other registered building inspectors.

You should have the drive and desire to embrace new ways of working to ensure ongoing service improvements and innovation.

The Council are committed to supporting you in this role. This includes generous annual leave, up to 1.5 flexi days in each 4 week period, payment of professional and registration fees, access to MyLABC training package and hybrid home working arrangements.

This post will be based at the Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford.

If you want to find out more or have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Paul Beckley on 01543 464408 or email [e-mail]

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone [phone] or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail [e-mail] quoting post number DP421.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 10th August 2025.

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