Building Control Surveyor

Registered Building Inspectors - Domestic, General & Principal (Permanent)
Employer: Local Authority in Berkshire
Contact: (url removed)
Join a progressive Berkshire local authority building control team with a strong safety culture, stable workload and clear progression across Domestic, General and Principal levels.
Packages
·Domestic - Grade 9: up to £51,357 + £7,500 market supplement + Golden Hello up to £6,000
·General - Grade 10: up to £57,870 + £7,500 market supplement + Golden Hello up to £6,000
·Principal - Grade 11: up to £64,673 + £7,500 market supplement + Golden Hello up to £6,000
(Supplements & Golden Hello subject to T&Cs.)
The role
·Deliver plan checks and site inspections across the borough to secure compliance with Building Regulations.
·Provide pragmatic advice to architects, contractors and homeowners; issue and record statutory notices and decisions.
·Manage a varied inspection diary covering domestic works, new builds, conversions and small commercial (scope aligned to your competency).
·Maintain robust records and contribute to BSR-compliant processes and risk-based interventions.
·Principal: act as technical lead on complex schemes, mentor inspectors and support service improvements.
About you
·Registered Building Inspector (BSR) status (or eligible/actively working towards), aligned to Domestic / General / Principal level.
·Sound knowledge of Building Regulations & Approved Documents and on-site construction practice.
·Professional membership (e.g. CABE / RICS / CIOB) and relevant qualification (HNC/BSc or equivalent).
·Full UK driving licence and confidence managing an inspection programme across Berkshire.
·Principal: demonstrable leadership and stakeholder management experience.
Why this authority?
·Permanent, borough-based role with a supportive team and clear route to progress between levels.
·Investment in CPD and professional membership support.
·Opportunity to shape a customer-focused, risk-based local authority service in Berkshire.
Next steps
Ready to find out more? Send your CV to (url removed) for a confidential conversation.
Carrington West are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and will support reasonable adjustments throughout the process.