Job Description

Salary: Circa up to 57k

+ 10% Recruitment Payment

Grade: M

Contract Type: Various available - Permanent/Fixed Term/Temporary

Hours: Full Time or part time hours available

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire

Lead on Safety, Shape Communities, and Influence the Future of Building Control in North Yorkshire

Occasional attendance at our Head Office in Easingwold is expected.

About the Role

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Building Control Technical Lead to join our Planning Service. This is a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Building Control team, supporting the development of professionals, and ensuring compliance with building regulations across a diverse range of projects.



You will lead the delivery of a professional development programme, supervise a cohort of new recruits, and provide expert guidance to ensure buildings across North Yorkshire meet the highest standards in safety, sustainability, accessibility, and design.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver a Building Control professional development programme.

Supervise and mentor Building Control surveyors.

Provide technical advice and support on major corporate projects.

Oversee inspections and plan checks for compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Act 1984.

Respond to dangerous structures and lead emergency callouts.

Support enforcement actions and statutory duties.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.

Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with health and safety and equal opportunities policies.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Extensive experience in Building Control across a range of project types.

Excellent knowledge of construction methods, Building Regulations, and local government procedures.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor others.

Degree in Building Control, Surveying, Construction, or related field.

Corporate membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent.

Registered with the Building Safety Regulator (Class 2f minimum).

Desirable:

Working towards Class 3: Specialist Building Inspector registration.

Additional qualifications in Fire Safety or Structural Engineering.

Experience in supervising and developing teams.

Why Join Us?

At North Yorkshire Council, we invest in our people and our future. Join a team that's respected nationally and deeply connected locally.


Flexible Hybrid Working: Choose how and where you work best -- from home, on site, or from one of our regional offices. Career Development: Whether progressing within your role or aspiring to future leadership, we support your development through mentoring, training, and funding for professional qualifications. Generous Leave & Benefits: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (rising with service), paid volunteering time, and a strong work-life balance. Local Government Pension Scheme: A secure and competitive pension package designed with your future in mind. Perks & Discounts: Access a wide range of benefits including retail discounts, cycle-to-work and green car schemes, and employee wellbeing initiatives.



The basic salary for the post is from 47,181 to 51,356 plus a market supplement of 6,000 per annum, providing an annual salary package of up to 57,356.




For the right candidate, a recruitment welcome payment of up to 10% of starting salary may be payable as a one-off welcome payment.

How to Apply

To apply, simply complete our short application form and upload your CV.



For more information or an informal chat, please contact:


Robert Harper, Head of Building Control - 01347 820601 / Robert.Harper@nybcp.org Darren Sykes, Building Control Manager - 07525 988175 / Darren.sykes@northyorks.gov.uk




Additional information can also be found on our campaign site https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/featured-jobs/building-control-surveyor-opportunities.

Key Documents

Total Rewards Brochure

Key Dates

Closing Date: 19th October 2025

Interview Date: w/c 27th October 2025



NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Building Control Technical Lead

Salary:

47,181 - 51,356

Posted:

25/09/2025

Closing date:

19/10/2025

Closing time:

23:59