Overview
Senior Building Control Surveyor role for Kingston upon Thames. You’ll be our technical expert, providing specialist advice and guidance on complex building control matters, shaping safe, sustainable, and inspiring places for the people of Kingston. You will combine expertise with a customer‑first approach and support the delivery of high‑quality Building Control services.
About The Borough
Found in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its residents. Kingston has an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.
We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.
Salary note
We are updating our pay scales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025. The new salary for this role is £61,653 - £68,575 per annum (inclusive of the 2025 pay award, effective immediately).
Responsibilities
* Check plans and carry out site inspections on a range of projects, including high‑rise and specialist fire engineering schemes.
* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation, keeping up to date with new legislation and technical developments.
* Mentor and support junior surveyors, helping them develop technical skills and professional judgement.
* Respond to dangerous structures, demolition notices, accessibility and fire prevention work.
* Contribute to service improvement, innovation, and income generation opportunities.
Qualifications
* A degree (or equivalent) in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering or a related field.
* Membership of RICS, CABE, CIOB or equivalent, with ongoing CPD.
* Substantial Building Control experience, including complex and high‑rise schemes.
* Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, related legislation, and the construction industry.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
* The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team.
Our Offer To You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable work‑life balance, including:
* A generous annual leave entitlement of 25–32 days, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time hours); eligible staff can purchase an additional 5 days per year (pro‑Rata for part‑time).
* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave
* Three volunteering days per year in Kingston
* Hybrid working (dependent on the role)
* Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks
* Learning and development portal offering a range of courses
* Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres
* Interest free season ticket loans
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
* Zip car scheme
* Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support
Application Process
Apply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.
Additional Information
We are in the process of removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.
The UK has a points‑based immigration system affecting EU and Non‑EU workers and sponsorship requirements. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. We cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case‑by‑case basis.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries Government Administration
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