Senior Building Control Surveyor (Full Time)

Planning News; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Favourable working hours

Generous leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Training & development

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Valley Borough Council is hiring a Senior Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Team in Clitheroe. The role focuses on ensuring new buildings and alterations comply with safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards.

You will need a relevant degree and membership of CABE or RICS, plus a minimum of five years’ Building Control experience. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Qualifications

• Registered with Building Safety Regulator as Class 2d minimum.
• Degree with full CABE or RICS membership.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Building Control section.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards.
• Work within the Building Control Team of Ribble Valley Borough Council.
• Carry out inspections and assess compliance with regulations.

Skills

Building Regulations

Site inspections

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Salary: PO2-5 (scp 32-35) £44,253 to £47,665 per annum plus £16,000 market supplement for two years (£8,000 per annum)

Expires: 21/09/2026

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Job Type: Full Time

Council Offices – Clitheroe

Reference: EDP126

Pay: PO2-5 (scp 32-35) £44,253 to £47,665 per annum plus £16,000 market supplement for two years (£8,000 per annum)

Hours: 37 hours per week

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: Monday 21st September 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 29th 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.

Company: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Salary: PO2-5 (scp 32-35) £44,253 to £47,665 per annum plus £16,000 market supplement for two years (£8,000 per annum)

Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire

Sector: Housing

Sector: Estates & Property

Job Role: Surveyor