Senior Building Control Surveyor

Ribble Valley Borough Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; 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

Ribble Valley Borough Council is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to join its Building Control Team in a rural borough known for its scenic surroundings. You will help ensure that new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions comply with safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards.

Applicants must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d (minimum) Building Inspector, hold a relevant degree, and be a full member of CABE or RICS (or

Qualifications

• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d (minimum) Building Inspector.
• Degree with full CABE or RICS membership or other relevant professional membership.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Building Control section.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Join the Building Control Team to oversee compliance for new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions.
• Ensure regulatory standards for safety, sustainability, accessibility and design are met.
• Support in delivering high-quality building control services within a picturesque rural borough.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Project experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in related field

CABE or RICS membership

Tools

Driving license (UK)

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 and a cycle to work scheme.

Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 8 September 2026