Principal Building Control Surveyor
Grade J: £51,693 - £55,754 per annum (pay award pending) inclusive of a 3-year salary supplement of £8k per annum
(Salary post supplement - Grade J: £43,693 - £47,754 per annum, pay award pending)
Post Number: DP421
Permanent - 37 Hours per week
Benefits to you:
* Flexitime Scheme
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Payment of One Professional Fee Per Annum
* Payment of Building Inspector Registration Fees
* Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
* 26 days holiday and 31 days after 5 years continuous service
* Discounted Leisure Centre Membership
* Essential Car User Allowance
* Free Car Parking
* Cycle Scheme
Cannock Chase Council operates a shared service arrangement with Stafford Borough Council to provide the Building Control service on behalf of both Councils. We are looking for an experienced Building Control Surveyor who is able to cover a whole range of construction projects in addition to assisting with the management of the service.
This post represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Building Control Surveyor to develop their management and professional skills and to contribute to the future development of the service.
We are looking for a candidate with the appropriate skills, experience, and commitment to join our service. You should be a member of a relevant professional body, such as CABE, CIOB, or RICS. You must also be familiar with the regulatory regime for Building Control and you will need to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2 Category A - F Building Inspector.
We have a very strong building control team who are focused on providing an excellent service to our clients. Team members are experienced and registered to work independently in accordance with their level of competency. The team includes well-resourced and dedicated administrative support. You will work closely with the other Principal BCS to manage the team and to help further improve the service for a successful future. While being supported by the Building Control & Climate Change Manager, the position will provide autonomy to directly manage and influence the manner in which the service is delivered.
You will be responsible for directly managing a section of the team to ensure customer requirements and performance targets are met. In addition, you will take a leading role in more complex projects.
You will be an excellent communicator who is able to supervise and develop others within the Building Control Team, e.g., trainees and other registered building inspectors.
You should have the drive and desire to embrace new ways of working to ensure ongoing service improvements and innovation.
The Council is committed to supporting you in this role. This includes generous annual leave, up to 1.5 flexi days in each 4-week period, payment of professional and registration fees, access to MyLABC training package, and hybrid home working arrangements.
This post will be based at the Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford.
If you want to find out more or have an informal discussion about this post, please contact Paul Beckley on 01543 464408 or email paulbeckley@cannockchasedc.gov.uk
To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login
Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number DP421.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 2nd May 2025.
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