Senior Building Control Surveyor — Hybrid Role

Essex County Counci; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible and agile working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car lease scheme

Discounted local gym membership

Free parking

Job summary

Maldon District Council is seeking an experienced Principal Building Control Surveyor to lead on complex applications, inspections, enforcement and appeals from their Maldon offices as the main base, with hybrid working and regular site visits.

You will mentor junior surveyors, provide expert advice to officers and Members, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring statutory compliance and high customer service throughout the service.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g., Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management) or equivalent experience.
• Current registration with the Building Safety Regulator to undertake building control work in England, minimum RBI Class 2F.
• Chartered or accredited membership of a relevant body (RICS/CIOB/CABE).
• Evidence of CPD to maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards and best practice in building control.
• Experience in advanced building control practices including inspections, enforcement and appeals.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on building control matters to the Council, senior officers, Members and external stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop Building Control staff to maintain high standards of performance and service delivery.
• Manage complex building control applications, inspections, enforcement matters and appeals.
• Contribute to policy and project development to improve service quality and customer experience.
• Oversee enquiries and casework with accurate records and data.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent verbal and written comms

Leadership / mentoring

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency (MS 365)

Building control knowledge

Education

Degree in Building Surveying/Civil Engineering/Construction Management

Regulatory RBI Class 2F registration

RICS/CIOB/CABE membership

CPD commitment to professional knowledge

Tools

Building control software systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Maldon District Council is seeking an experienced Principal Building Control Surveyor to lead on complex applications, inspections, enforcement and appeals from their Maldon offices as the main base, with hybrid working and regular site visits.

You will mentor junior surveyors, provide expert advice to officers and Members, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring statutory compliance and high customer service throughout the service.