Job Description

Job Introduction

Looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn and gain the qualifications needed to start a successful career in the building control industry?



The South Thames Gateway Building Control Partnership is a Local Authority partnership combining the building control services of four Local Authorities (LA) within Kent. This combined skills and talent has created a forward thinking, progressive building control team.


We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated team player who is willing to commit to a career in Local Authority Building Control and undertake a varied range of technical tasks. Our assistant surveyors will recognise that this is a career opportunity with a structured training programme equipping them with the qualifications and skills that will support them throughout their career in the construction industry. Candidates must demonstrate that they have the right values and a passion for working in the construction industry.

The Role

You will be part of a team that delivers the building control services for Canterbury, Gravesham, Medway, and Swale councils and required to work across any of these areas.


Our Assistant Building Control Surveyors will undertake a training programme which is partly based in the office on site working and learning alongside experienced surveyors. You will be able to work flexibly and maintain a good work-life balance. We have a high standard of values and looking for people who believe in and share those values. This is a great opportunity to develop as far as your ambition and talent allow.


Your main responsibilities will include:


Supporting the operations team to gain a comprehensive understanding of the building control process.


Working with experienced surveyors and supporting them with all building control activities including plans checking and site inspection work


Actively managing your own career development to work towards qualification


Throughout your training you'll earn a competitive salary and on completion you'll have the skills, qualifications and experience required to become a Registered Building Inspector as well as the opportunity to progress to become a fully qualified Chartered Surveyor or Building Engineer.



Please note - This role will require regular travel to sites. Therefore, you will need a full driving licence


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What do I need to join?

We're seeking an individual seeking a career change with construction experience or with no construction experience but other transferable skills.

If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Janine Weaver on janine.weaver@medway.gov.uk



Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. The salary you will be offered will be at level A. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C.



When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached.



The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels:



Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview.



Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A.



Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience.



We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Building Control Surveyor. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs.

Important Information-

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile

For further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.

Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.



Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.