Job Description

Job Introduction

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Bradford is the fourth largest Metropolitan District in England and is currently experiencing an increase in construction activity.


We are, therefore, able to offer a diverse and interesting career dealing with Building Regulations, Dangerous Structures and Safety at Sports Grounds, with a workload which is varied, wide ranging and challenging.


Over recent years we have invested heavily in a career development structure and a programme of staff training in order to secure a sustainable future for our service.


We are currently seeking to recruit a fully qualified and experienced Building Control Surveyor to enter our career structure at the upper scales. You will therefore have a minimum of two years' experience working at a professional, technical level for a Building Control Body, be a Associate/Corporate member of RICS, ABE, CIOB (or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate that you meet all the relevant job competences.


Candidates should also be licensed with the Building Safety Regulator as a Registered Building Inspector (RBI) to Class 2A, progressing to Class 2F


These positions offer excellent training and career development opportunities together with an attractive salary, car user allowance, payment of appropriate professional subscriptions, generous leave entitlement, access to the local government pension benefits and flexi time working.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about these roles, please call the Principal Building Control Surveyor, Steve Hirst on 07582 104270 or email steve.hirst@

bradford.gov.uk

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.


The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.

Building Control Surveyor

Salary

37,280 to 42,839 per annum

Frequency

Monthly

Job Reference

bradfordmbc/TP/1218/1305

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

37

Closing Date

31 October, 2025

Job Category

Environment

Service

Planning, Transportation & Highways

Location

Britannia House, Bradford, United Kingdom

Additonal Payments

For Office Use Only *

Posted on

06 October, 2025