- Are you a proactive Building Control Surveyor who enjoys working at pace and delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service?
- Do you want to develop your career in Building Control while working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking team?
Look no further! We are looking to appoint a motivated and professional Building Control Surveyor to join our busy and dynamic Building Control team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality service, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and contributing to the safety and development of the built environment.
As part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, you will be involved in a varied workload including plan checking and site inspections, while supporting the delivery of the Building Safety Act requirements. This is a career grade post, offering progression opportunities depending on your qualifications and experience.
What the role involves:
- Taking the lead on assessing and reporting on plans, building notices and applications, ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation
- Carrying out site inspections across a varied portfolio of projects, making sure developments are built safely, correctly and to approved standards
- Proactively identifying and investigating non-compliant work, supporting enforcement action and preparing reports where required
- Acting as a trusted expert, providing clear, practical advice to customers, stakeholders and members of the public
- Playing a key role in delivering Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements, working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
- Building strong working relationships with internal colleagues, external partners and regulatory bodies to deliver an effective service
- Contributing to team meetings, projects and your own ongoing professional development to stay at the forefront of the profession.
What were looking for:
- An experienced Building Control Surveyor, ideally registered as a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector (RBI)
- A strong understanding of Building Regulations and associated legislation
- Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage a varied workload
- Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach
- A flexible, enthusiastic and professional attitude to work.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
- A competitive salary.
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
- Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
Rewarding careers. We do that - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Ray Sullivan, Building Control Manager, on
[email protected] or 01642 526040.
Please note that were unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from
[email protected] to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the My Messages section of your account.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Councils statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Councils recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employees visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
