Senior Building Control Surveyor

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Job summary

A local government authority in Stafford is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor. The role offers a salary of £41,771 - £46,142 per annum along with benefits such as hybrid working, professional fee payments, and extensive holidays. Candidates should be experienced and hold relevant membership in a professional body. This position is central to managing construction projects and supervising a dedicated team.

Benefits

Flexitime Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

26 days holiday

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

Qualifications

• Experience working within Building Control.
• Knowledge of applying building regulations and associated legislation.
• Registered with the Building Safety Regulator.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop trainees and other building inspectors.
• Manage a variety of construction projects.
• Provide excellent service to clients.

Skills

Building Control Knowledge

Excellent Communication

Supervisory Skills

Education

Membership in CABE, CIOB, or RICS

Job description

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Grade I: £41,771 - £46,142 per annum

Post Number: DP430

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 within the areas covered by both Councils.

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 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 - D 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 registered to work independently in accordance with their level of competency. The team includes well resourced and dedicated administrative support.

You should have experience of working within Building Control and knowlege of applying the building regulations and associated legislation to a variety of construction 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.

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 DP430.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 24th August 2025.

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