Building Control Surveyor (Grade 9)


Company:	Wax Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£41.54
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job title: Building Control Surveyor (Grade 9)

Job Category: Interims

Location: King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR, Somerset Council

Hours per week 16

Salary: £41.54 per hour

Remote work once trained on system.

Key results area

Accountability

Technical Specialisms and Complex Problem Solving • Registered Building Inspectors (licenced profession) must carry out the required functions principally those of plans examination; inspection of works in progress and control of demolitions and dangerous structures; all in accordance with the proper discharge of the Council’s duties and powers under The Building Act 1984 and other allied legislation.

• Working at a mostly independent operating level, with the autonomy to undertake complex assessment using professional judgement. Being aware of consequences for professional error to ensure safety of occupants.

• This role will require key life safety decision making skills and technical expertise to ensure buildings are safe and compliant for occupants.

• Work on all project types within the Class 2 (minimum) limitations outlined in the requirements of the Building Safety Act.

• They must represent the authority to ensure that new building developments and alterations to existing buildings, including residential, industrial, retail, schools, hospitals, theatres and sports establishments meet the requirements of Building Regulations and provide a fire safe, healthy and safe environment for persons in and about those buildings.

• Provide supervision and support junior members of staff with technical expertise to ensure compliance is achieved and the service is meeting its statutory obligation.

• In the case of potentially dangerous structures, attend emergency callouts 24/7/365 for immediate response to requests from Emergency Services, determine the scale and nature of emergency measures to make them and the public safe including issuing Statutory and demolition notices.

Delivery of Statutory Duties • Ensure the service meets the key performance indicators outlined in the Operation Standards Rules (Building Safety Regulator).

• Take responsibly to ensure they are working in line with the Registered Building Inspector’s Code of Conduct, and demonstrating the required competence level of the Building Inspector Competence Framework.

• Ensure professional and corporate responsibilities are met by enforcing appropriate legislation to mitigate risk to the service and organisation.

• To comply with the Council’s Health and Safety at Work policies and understand reasons for on-site safety i.e. protective clothing, scaffold, ladder and deep excavation safety and any other duties as may, from time to time, be assigned by the Manager.

Professional Responsibilities • Building Control Surveyors (also known as Registered Building Inspectors) must ensure they meet the requirements of the Registered Building Inspector’s Code of Conduct. Failure to do may see their registration and licence to carry out restricted functions removed.

• Take accountability for decisions made, with the understanding of the severe risk level if buildings are non-compliant and potentially dangerous to building occupiers. This is a responsibility for both the individual and wider organisation.

• Maintain the required CPD levels to meet the requirements of professional memberships and Code of Conduct.

Qualification/Knowledge/Experience/Skills

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree, HNC or degree equivalent in a construction related discipline. (desirable)

• Membership of a professional body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB (essential)

• Achieved or working towards a minimum of Class 2 registration – Note any offer will be subject to this being achieved prior to April 2024. (essential)

• 5 years Building Control experience, either with a local authority or a private organisation. (desirable)

Skills and Knowledge

• The ability to exercise judgement, make balanced assessments using standard technical guidance along with specialist knowledge to put forward rational, evidence-based recommendations.

• They must have the technical and communicative skillset to effectively manage conflict, ensure compliance on all applicable projects, leading as a Building Control technical professional/expert for the geographical area, and for defined specialisms, especially fire safety and other key life safety matters.

• Understand the strategic needs of the service, and have the ability to apply a robust knowledge of the Building Regulations (and associated legislation) to ensure the service meets its statutory duties and the Operational Standards Rules set by the Building Safety Regulator.

• The ability to support the management team where they represent the service in legal proceedings and lead on taking effective enforcement where required.

• To be able to fulfil their function as a Registered Building Inspector and carry out tasks that are registered to do so under the Building Inspector Competency Framework.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sufficient to write technical reports and associated correspondence.

• To be able to use professional expertise to advise senior management and elected members on relevant complex and specialist buildings. Allowing the organisation to meet statutory needs.

• Writes clearly, succinctly, and correctly; in a well-structured and logical way; Uses technology to achieve work objectives.

• The ability to undertake all necessary site inspections, surveys and meetings away from the office. In addition to be able to climb ladders, work in confined spaces and capable of entering a typical construction site environment.

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