Job Description

Permanent, Full Time / Part time

We are currently seeking a class 3 Senior Building Control Surveyor to join the team.



You'll be responsible for enforcing the Building Regulations and allied legislation on a wide variety of projects by both plan checking and inspecting sites.



Would you like a rewarding work-life balance with the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting, rewarding projects helping with our key construction challenges in the City, where we put our customers at the centre of the work we do?



As one of the largest cities in the South West of England and one of the country's core cities, Bristol is a vibrant, historic and multi-cultural city that is enjoying a level of growth within the construction industry. With a multitude of development across all aspects of the construction spectrum, the opportunities for construction professionals are second to none.



Reporting into the Building Control Team leaders you'll spend time carrying out plans examinations and inspecting construction sites, providing technical support to the team and leading on all types of applications.



You will also provide support to the public protection function of the service where required including enforcement and Dangerous structures work. You'll work closely to the building control management team and support the day to day operational needs and delivering on all aspects of the service. You will also work with the team leaders supporting and delivering through the Building Safety regulator as part of a multi-disciplinary team.



You will hold a current validated registration with the Building safety Regulator at Class 3 G/H.



You will hold full corporate membership of a professional body, such as RICS, ABE, CIOB or IFE.

Salary for the role is 51,356 - 54,495 + 15% market supplement, plus circa 3000 p/a for Dangerous structure rota duty where applicable.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working. You will however be expected to undertake reactive site inspection work within the City boundaries.



Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification.

Please note that we are reviewing and progressing applications on a regular basis.

To discuss this opportunity informally please contact Steve Pearce, Building Control Group Manager on 0117 9223770 or email

steve.pearce@bristol.gov.uk

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.