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Senior Building Control Surveyor

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Peterborough City Council

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United Kingdom , Peterborough

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47181.00 - 55620.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Building Control Surveyor to join our team and support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service across a wide range of building developments. In this role, you will be responsible for processing plans, carrying out inspections, and ensuring compliance with current building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation. You will manage your own caseload, including more complex matters such as enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures. You will contribute to the achievement of local and national performance targets and support the accurate recording of inspections and report writing using a range of digital systems, including Building Control, Planning, EDRMS, and GIS platforms. The role also involves working on complex commercial projects and developments within major growth areas. As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners, while also supporting junior team members through mentoring, shadowing, and knowledge sharing. You will use specialist surveying and compliance equipment, such as theodolites, thermal imaging cameras, laser measures, and moisture meters, to support effective inspection and assessment. Salary will be dependant on qualifications and experience.

Job Responsibility:

  • Processing plans
  • Carrying out inspections
  • Ensuring compliance with current building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation
  • Managing own caseload, including enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures
  • Contributing to achievement of local and national performance targets
  • Supporting accurate recording of inspections and report writing using digital systems
  • Working on complex commercial projects and developments within major growth areas
  • Working closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners
  • Supporting junior team members through mentoring, shadowing, and knowledge sharing

Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of current building regulations, private sector building control, and related legislation
  • Understanding of national quality and customer service standards
  • Significant post-qualification experience
  • Experience working on higher-risk buildings and complex commercial developments
  • Ability to prioritise workloads to meet demanding deadlines
  • Excellent negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to build effective working relationships
  • Organised and detail-focused
  • Capable of producing clear, accurate reports and inspection records
  • Proactive and innovative approach
  • Confidence in training, mentoring, or supporting junior colleagues
  • HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a related subject (or a degree or equivalent)
  • Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE, RICS, or CIOB
  • Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2
  • Broad range of IT skills
  • Experience using specialist surveying equipment
What we offer:
  • Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
  • Sick pay
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Access to a range of benefits via Employee Benefits Platform
  • In-store and online discounts
  • Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
  • Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
  • Access to car lease scheme
  • Bank Holiday flexibility
  • Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to pension
  • Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
  • Paid volunteering hours
  • Access to equality, diversity and inclusion network
  • Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Expiration:
May 06, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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