Senior Building Control Surveyor

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Peterborough City Council seeks a Senior Building Control Surveyor to lead inspections, plan checks and enforcement actions across diverse developments. You will handle complex projects, mentor junior staff and use GIS, EDRMS and other digital tools to record inspections and produce high-quality reports.

You will hold a relevant qualification (HNC/HND or degree) and membership in CABE, RICS or CIOB, with registration with the Building Safety Regulator Class 2.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of current building regulations and private sector building control.
• Significant post-qualification experience, able to manage own caseload including enforcement and complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation, verbal and written communication; capable of producing clear reports and inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Process plans and carry out inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation.
• Manage own caseload including enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures.
• Support complex commercial projects and contribute to reporting using digital systems like Building Control, Planning, EDRMS, and GIS.

Skills

Building regulations knowledge

Caseload management

Negotiation

Verbal and written communication

Report writing

Mentoring junior colleagues

Education

HNC/HND or degree in related subject

CABE

RICS

CIOB

Building Safety Regulator Class 2 registration

Tools

Theodolites

Thermal imaging cameras

Laser measures

Moisture meters

GIS platforms

EDRMS

Job description

All about the Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Building Control Surveyor to join our team and support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service across a wide range of building developments.

In this role, you will be responsible for processing plans, carrying out inspections, and ensuring compliance with current building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation. You will manage your own caseload, including more complex matters such as enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures.

You will contribute to the achievement of local and national performance targets and support the accurate recording of inspections and report writing using a range of digital systems, including Building Control, Planning, EDRMS, and GIS platforms. The role also involves working on complex commercial projects and developments within major growth areas.

As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners, while also supporting junior team members through mentoring, shadowing, and knowledge sharing. You will use specialist surveying and compliance equipment, such as theodolites, thermal imaging cameras, laser measures, and moisture meters, to support effective inspection and assessment.

Salary will be dependant on qualifications and experience.

All about You

• You will have strong knowledge of current building regulations, private sector building control, and related legislation, alongside an understanding of national quality and customer service standards.

• You will bring significant post-qualification experience and be confident managing your own caseload while contributing positively to team delivery. You will have experience working on higher-risk buildings and complex commercial developments and be able to prioritise workloads to meet demanding deadlines.

• You will have excellent negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally. You will be organised, detail-focused, and capable of producing clear, accurate reports and inspection records.

• You will also demonstrate a proactive and innovative approach, contributing ideas to promote the service and drive continuous improvement. Confidence in training, mentoring, or supporting junior colleagues will be essential.

• You will hold an HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a related subject (or a degree or equivalent), membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE, RICS, or CIOB, and be registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2. A broad range of IT skills and experience using specialist surveying equipment are also essential.

For any questions about the role please email [e-mail]

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.