Senior Building Control Surveyor

Brentwood Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

favourable working hours

generous leave entitlement

occupational pension scheme

training and development opportunities

discounts at major retailers

cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Brentwood Borough Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Team in a rural borough. You will ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards.

You will be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d (minimum) Building Inspector, hold a relevant degree and full membership of CABE or RICS, and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Building Control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Building Control.
• Registered with Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d (minimum) Building Inspector.
• Full membership of CABE or RICS or other relevant professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards.
• Work in a picturesque rural Borough within the Building Control Team.

Skills

Building Control

Regulatory compliance

Driving license

Education

Degree in Building or related field

Membership of CABE or RICS

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Senior Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Team.

The post holder will work in a picturesque rural Borough and help to ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet the regulatory standards of safety, sustainability, accessibility and design.

You will be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d (minimum) Building Inspector, have a relevant degree with full membership of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or other relevant professional membership, and a minimum 5 years' experience in a Building Control section.

A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

Join us to receive a host of benefits such as

• favourable working hours
• generous leave entitlement
• occupational pension scheme
• training and development opportunities
• discounts at major retailers
• cycle to work scheme

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 8 September 2026

Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.

Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.