Building Control Surveyor (Class 2a)
Salary and grade : £36,032 - £48,530 per year, Grade 5/6
Duration of role: Permanent
Hours per week: 22 hours per week
Location: Hybrid/ Abbey House, Abingdon
Closing Date: 11/03/2025
About the role and what were looking for
This role will administer building regulations, the Building Act and other associated legislation and will assist the Principal Building Control Officer with service plan implementation, meeting service standards and performance targets.
Main duties and responsibilities
to validate, examine and determine applications submitted under building regulations and associated legislation in line with Class 2A registration
to carry out site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations and other relevant legislation in line with Class 2A registration
to record detailed and accurate records within the services computerised systems
to provide professional advice to applicants, agents, members and all stakeholders on all matters related to building control in line with Class 2A registration
to instigate enforcement procedures, preparing reports and statements to the councils solicitor and appearing in court as a prosecution witness as required
to carry out inspections of dangerous structures, taking appropriate action
to promote and encourage use of the Local Authority Building Control Service, including associated products and business partners
to exercise and promote a high level of customer satisfaction
working with the Building Control Team Leader and Business Development Officer to assist in the development and improvement of this competitive service
other duties the Building Control Team Leader considers appropriate.
About you
Your essential skills, knowledge and experience
minimum Class 2A registration with the Building Safety Regulator
minimum 2years experience working in building control either within Local Government or the private sector
able to provide readily understood professional advice to a wide range of recipients
to maintain a level of competency to deal with a constantly changing legislation, building techniques and role of building control within a competitive environment
sound knowledge and understanding of building control, legislation and construction
IT experience in Windows, including office, excel, plus email and internet
able to project manage
working knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues and good practice
Your essential qualifications
minimum Class 2A registration with the Building Safety Regulator
working towards full chartered membership of RICS, CABE or equivalent
BSc (Hons) Degree in Building Control or a similar related degree in construction/ surveying
hold a current valid driving licence
own and provide a well-maintained vehicle to perform duties
able to work out of normal working hours to meet specific deadlines
Additional essential qualifications to achieve Grade 6
A minimum of 3 years experience in building control
Experience of dealing with dangerous structures and contraventions of The Building Regulations / enforcement
If you have the following experience or qualifications its a bonus
Level 4 CIOB Diploma in Public Service Building Control
Level 5 CIOB Diploma in Public Service Building Control
The benefits we offer
A basic 25 days annual leave per annum, rising to 30 days after five years. You also have all the bank holidays to look forward to and time off between Christmas and New Year.
Flexible working and annualised hours a flexible approach to work that our employees love!
Salary pay awards most jobs give scope for a pay increase after six months or the following April (depending on your start date) and we also review salaries each April.
A generous career average pension scheme which includes life insurance of three times your salary
The opportunity to purchase a bike through Cyclescheme (cheaper than directly through a store) so that you can cycle to work!
Various schemes to keep you healthy (reduced gym membership, free swims, free eye tests for DSE users and more)
We give you two days per year to volunteer within the local community.
A range of resources, support, and activities to help you maintain your wellbeing including a monthly wellbeing hour in addition to annualised hours (the ability to work flexibly as long as, over the course of the year, you complete your contracted hours) and annual leave.
You may also have experience in the following: Building Control, Surveyor, RICS, Building Safety, Building Regulations, Senior Building Surveyor, Chartered Building Surveyor, Property Manager, Facilities Manager, Estate Surveyor, Asset Manager, Project Manager (Construction), Maintenance Surveyor, Commercial Property Surveyor, Health & Safety Officer, Property Compliance Manager, etc.
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