Closing date: 02/08/2026
Reference: REQ106809
Casual
39,152 - 40,777 *
Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth
- All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to assist the Manager in leading the Council’s Building Control Team on a relief, zero-hours contract basis, with hours to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Forming part of the wider Planning Service, which deals with statutory duties and requirements under the Building Regulation Acts and other related legislation, the postholder will play a key role in monitoring and regulating developments across the county.
On a day-to-day basis, you will:
assist in leading an effective, efficient, responsive and high quality Building Control service
supervise a team of Registered Building Inspectors and the Local Land Charges staff
drive forward legislative changes as a result of the Building (Wales) Regulations 2024, 2025
provide support to the wider Planning Service
We are looking to recruit an individual:
with a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or with an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience of Building Control
to be a Registered Building Inspector Class 2(a-f) or higher
with an ability to communicate impartially, professionally and effectively with a wide range of people at various levels
with an ability to work with limited supervision and to work to tight deadlines
with a strong commitment to providing a high quality service to the public and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction
The post requires a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. Please note that a successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the required standard within two years of
appointment.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found here .
Job Description and Person Specification
Team Ceredigion Information Pack
Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Jeremy Holmes, Principal Building Control Officer or Geraint Williams, Building Control Service Manager, on Tel: 01545 572 482
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Economy and Regeneration
We play a fundamental role in the delivery of the Council’s key Corporate Strategy objective that seeks to boost the economy of the County and the Mid Wales region. We are organised into three main sections: Economy, Planning and Property Services. Our primary functions include:
Growth and Enterprise: Supporting economic growth and regeneration locally and across the region; Growing Mid Wales; the Corporate Estate and Development Opportunities; Project Support; European and local funding; Food Centre Wales and supporting Agri-Food development; Tourism promotion and development; Tourist Information Centres; Coast and Countryside
Planning Services: Supporting growth through Planning and Building Control Services; Strategic and Local Land Use Planning Policy; Development Management; Building Control; and Land Searches.
Property Services: Supporting the Council’s programme through Project Management; Property and Building Maintenance; Facilities Management; Carbon Management; and the Efficient Use of Council Property.
Canolfan Rheidol
Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
