Building Control Surveyor

Are you a Registered Building Inspector (Class 2F) looking to take the next step in your career?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a developing Building Control team within a diverse coastal, urban and rural authority. The role offers a high level of professional autonomy, balanced with the support of a small, experienced, and multi-disciplinary team.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, undertaking plan appraisals, site inspections and responding to technical queries across a range of domestic and commercial developments. The role provides the opportunity to work independently while contributing to the effective delivery of a high-quality Building Control service.

The team delivers a professional and pragmatic service across all aspects of the Building Regulations, including inspections, technical assessments and enforcement-related activity. The successful candidate will also be involved in responding to dangerous structures and resolving complex compliance issues as they arise.

This role will suit an experienced and motivated Building Control professional who is a practical and thoughtful decision-maker, who wants to play an active part in the ongoing development and improvement of the service, including supporting efficiency, consistency and commercial awareness.

We are looking for a Building Control Surveyor with a good working knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation, and experience of carrying out site inspections, plan checking and compliance assessments across a range of domestic and commercial work.

The role operates within the Registered Building Inspector framework and requires the postholder to be able to work at Level 2F, undertaking work appropriate to that level of registration. The successful applicant will be comfortable managing their own workload, applying professional judgement, and working in line with current regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with colleagues and external partners, maintain accurate records, and contribute to a consistent and professional Building Control service.

Good communication skills, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has the goal to achieve excellence for the Borough. We don’t just say we are ambitious; we mean it. We are always looking at the ways in which we can improve and be the best that we can, providing the best for the people who live, work, visit and operate businesses in the Borough.

We have big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. We are one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park. The challenges we face in the borough are wide, but our commitment to achieving more has never been so focused.

We know that our team members are our most valuable asset, working hard to achieve our short and long term goals. Find out more about the people who work with us, and if you are as ambitious as we are, apply now and be part of our team.

We offer a range of exciting benefits as an employer and are committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and the services we provide.

There is more information on the Jobs page of the Great Yarmouth Borough Website, with details of how to apply and the recruitment process. You will also be able to find more details regarding DBS checks (if relevant for the job role), Right to Work checks, along with details of our values and behaviours, agile working and our Privacy Notice.