Building Control Surveyor

About the role

Join Our Building Control Team
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Building Control Surveyor to join our professional Building Control service. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and registered Building Inspector who is passionate about ensuring building safety, compliance, and high-quality standards in the built environment.
As a Building Control Surveyor, you will undertake plan assessments and site inspections to ensure compliance with the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, and associated legislation and guidance. The role is aligned with the requirements of a Class 2A Registered Building Inspector and focuses primarily on residential dwelling houses (single household) under 7.5 metres in height.
What You'll Be Doing
• Assessing building regulation applications and plans.
• Carrying out site inspections to ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Providing professional and competent advice to customers, duty holders, and colleagues.
• Identifying non-compliant work and taking appropriate action to secure compliance.
• Developing and implementing inspection schedules.
• Producing accurate records, reports, and technical documentation.
• Supporting and mentoring Technicians and Apprentices.
• Working collaboratively to deliver excellent customer service and maintain high professional standards.
About You
You will be:
• Registered as a minimum Class 2A Building Inspector.
• Qualified to Level 4-6 or equivalent in a relevant construction, surveying, or building control discipline.
• Experienced in plan checking, site inspections, and assessing compliance with Building Regulations.
• Knowledgeable in building design and construction, fire/life safety, and health and safety requirements.
• An effective communicator with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in IT systems, record keeping, and report writing.
• Customer-focused, proactive, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous professional development. You'll be someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, while maintaining the highest standards of service delivery and ethical conduct.
Additional Information
• Use of a car for work purposes is required.
• Occasional travel to other locations may be necessary to meet service requirements.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when required by the service.
Apply Today
If you're a skilled Building Control professional looking to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us ensure safe, sustainable, and compliant building development across our communities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

About us

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance. Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

Benefits

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Access to free counselling services.
• Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.

How to apply

To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council. The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Supporting documents

• Download job description and employee specification
• Building Control Surveyor Job Description.pdf