Senior Building Control Surveyor (Full Time)

Spacehouse Limited; Clitheroe; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Discounts at major retailers

Training and development opportunities

Generous leave

Job summary

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

The post requires registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2d Inspector, a relevant degree with CABE or RICS membership, and at least five years’ Building Control experience, plus a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Registered with Building Safety Regulator as Class 2d Building Inspector (minimum)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Building Control
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Responsibilities

• Ensure new buildings, alterations, installations and extensions meet safety, sustainability, accessibility and design standards
• Work in a rural Borough to regulate building compliance
• Support the Building Control Team in plan checks and site inspections

Skills

Building Inspector Registration

Experience in Building Control

Driving License

Education

Degree with CABE or RICS

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