Job Description

Section

Building Control

Location

Town Hall

Salary

31,022 to 38,220

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 07 December 2025

Reference

DEDM02002-3

Trainee Building Inspector

(Career grade post)

Starting salary: 31,022 - 32,597 per annum

With progression up to Building Inspector salary: 36,363 - 38,220 per annum

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



We are seeking technically minded candidates who like problem solving, are keen to learn and are looking to build a real career in the construction industry. We are offering the opportunity to learn on the job to gain a level 4 and level 5 diploma in building control surveying. On completion you'll have the skills and qualifications required to progress to become a fully qualified professional in the construction industry.



As a Trainee Building Inspector, you will need to provide a customer focussed building control plan checking and site inspection service for all our customers, including providing information and feedback on how to achieve compliance with building regulations and also provide support to the public protection function of the service, as and where required, including carrying out enforcement duties and dangerous structures work.



Preston is a vibrant city with a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a thriving cultural scene. Boasting a wide range of domestic buildings and commercial projects, Preston has something to offer any surveyor, whether you wish to focus solely on domestic surveying work in an urban or rural setting or manage a multitude of development sites across the construction spectrum within the city which is currently growing with many new and high-quality developments.



We offer hybrid working for these positions and although these posts are being advertised as full-time roles, we are a flexible employer and will consider applications from candidates who would prefer to work part-time or more flexibly.



As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, a minimum of 28 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship

- this role is

not

open to International sponsorship.



For an informal chat about the role please James Mercer, Planning and Building Control Enforcement Team Leader on 01772 906576 or j.mercer@preston.gov.uk or Michael Mallett, Principal Building Inspector on 01772 906740 or m.mallett@preston.gov.uk. To obtain further details and apply online please visit our website www.preston.gov.uk.