Job Description

Building Control Surveyor/Registered Building Control Inspector - Basildon Borough Council
Basildon Borough Council
Permanent, Full Time
44,804 to 48,955 pa (inclusive fringe) + market supplement
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 4th November 2025
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The Borough of Basildon is alive with opportunity and has the ingredients to be one of the most successful and desirable places in the South East. As the largest economy in the Thames Estuary outside London, we are incredibly proud of what we have achieved but we are never complacent. We are driving inclusive, sustainable growth to provide opportunity and prosperity for local people and businesses, access to quality homes, vibrant town centres and an enhanced local environment.
Basildon Council has a lot to offer. We are ambitious for our people and our communities and understand that our staff are our most important asset.
We have a reputation for outstanding customer service which is achieved because we are lucky enough to employ talented and committed people. In return, we aim to be a top-rated employer and offer an excellent benefits package, including hybrid working in a professional and supportive working environment, where our people are given exceptional development and advancement opportunities. Aligned to this we have developed a career pathway which gives clarity as to how individuals can progress within Basildon Building Control and the rewards they can expect as they do so.
We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced Surveyor with a broad range of skills who can make an immediate impact. Utilising your solid foundation of Building Control experience, you will be a part of a busy, collaborative team delivering a quality service.
The primary role of the post holder is to enforce Building Regulations. You will be responsible for the supervision of buildings within and across the borough. Secondary roles will include contribution to all the Service activities. The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable in responding to the fast-changing needs of the service.
Duties are varied and will include:

• Responsibility to carry out building control duties within a prescribed geographical area.
• Negotiating and advising developers, applicants, and other interested parties.
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation.
• Carry out plan appraisals to ensure compliance with building regulations.
• Liaise with architects, agents, contractors, and builders as required.

In return for a competitive salary and career advancement opportunities we require you to have:

• Experience of conducting plans checks and onsite inspections, be an effective communicator, possess developed IT skills, a good attention to detail, with an ability to organise and prioritise their workload.
• Be knowledgeable of building regulations and allied legislation
• Knowledge and experience of the Building Act 1984, it associated Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Have a recognised qualification in the building control field and be a member of a professional association or working towards full membership.
• Essential hold a minimum registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) of a 2A (Domestic) Registered Building Inspector working towards 2 B and above.
• You should have extensive and demonstratable building control experience and be able to work unsupervised, in line with established policies and procedures, but with the experience to know when to seek expert help.
• Working within the LABC QMS systems and the Operational Standard rules for Building Control.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, rising to 33 after 5 years service.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• BSR registrations paid for.
• One professional fee paid for i.e. RICS, CABE or CIOB
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working with a minimum of one day in the office.
• Essential car users allowance.

Please see attached the and Person Specification.
If you are interested in this role, please submit a CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
Please note:
Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.
The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.
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