RBI Class 3 Senior Building Control Surveyor

Hoople; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to ensure high standards of service and compliance. The role involves performance reporting, income generation strategies, and collaboration with the construction industry. The ideal candidate will be certified and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension Scheme: LGPS

31 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to various retail and health benefits

Qualifications

• RBI certification and experience in building control is a must.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Strong reporting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure professional service standards in building control.
• Report on performance to the government.
• Drive income potential and promote internal training activities.

Skills

Class 3 RBI certification

Building control expertise

Performance reporting

Collaboration with construction industry

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Senior Building Control Surveyor

Hours: 37

Salary: HC9 £40,777 - £45,091 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Plough Lane, Hereford

Closing date: 15 August 2025

Interview date: 21 August 2025

You will be a Class 3 RBI, Senior Building Control Surveyor for the building control service reporting to the Building Control Manager. Your responsibilities include ensuring our professional service and advice meet the highest standards, reporting to the government on performance, driving income potential, working with the new regulator, promoting internal training and development, collaborating with the construction industry, and representing the building control service with professional bodies.

For informal discussion, please contact Colin Davies, Building Control Manager, at 01432 383296 or [e-mail].

Benefits of working for Herefordshire Council:

• Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Generous Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. Additional 10 days can be purchased annually.
• Flexible working: Flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours, and some home working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support and counselling services.
• Payment of professional membership fees.
• Perks: Access to retail, leisure, holiday, and health benefits, including savings, cashback, and discounts.

We welcome applicants regardless of personal characteristics or social identity. Requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.

Interview eligibility:

• Applicants indicating a disability (supporting the "Disability Confident" scheme)
• Applicants indicating service in the Armed Forces, past or present, or their families (supporting the Armed Forces Covenant)
• Applicants indicating they are Herefordshire care leavers

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details. To apply, submit your CV and a supporting statement within the application form, referencing the job description and person specification, and explaining how you meet the role's requirements.

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