Assistant Building Surveyor (Building Control)
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Job Details
* Organisation: Kirklees
* Directorate: Place
* Service Area: Skills & Regeneration
* Hours: 37
* Number of Jobs: 1
* Location(s): Huddersfield and surrounding areas
* Position type: Permanent
* Grade: 9 to 11 (applicants at Grade 10 or above)
* Salary: £34,434 to £44,075
Benefits
* Retention payment: £2,000 per year (reviewed annually), split into two payments in December and June. Eligibility after 6 months employment and successful completion of probation.
* Training and development opportunities to progress your career.
Responsibilities
* Carry out examination and inspection of Building Regulation submissions, plans and site work to ensure building works comply with Building Regulations, including non‑domestic projects.
* Assist the Building Control Team Manager with operations within the Borough and undertake inspection or work when required outside Kirklees.
* Consult and liaise with other sections and departments.
* Ensure that Building Control work is carried out in accordance with procedures, timescales and deadlines.
* If appointed at surveyor level, join the Dangerous Structure Rota to assist in the provision of an out‑of‑hours emergency service, with standby and call‑out payment.
Qualifications
* Qualified to at least Class 2A level.
* Due to the current technical makeup of the team, candidates must possess Grade 10 qualifications or above. Please refer to the employee specification on the attached job profile for the requirements to be appointed at Grade 10 and above.
Contact & Application
Russell Smith is the manager for this role. Please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities. If you need support completing an application form or any other format for the application or job description, please contact the Recruitment Team by email or phone 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date: 26 November 2025, 11:55 PM
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