Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade G SCP 23 £34,434- SCP 28 £39,152
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Tameside One
Assessment Date: 16th March 2026
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Building Control team as an Assistant Building Control Surveyor.
The role has great potential for the candidate to build their experience working on a variety of projects both domestic and commercial of varying scales.
There’s plenty happening here. Situated within Greater Manchester, Tameside is part of the fastest growing city-region over the last decade. There are numerous significant growth projects being taken forward. These include the 2,000+ home Godley Green Garden Village, Ashton Moss Mayoral Development Zone and other significant mixed use regeneration projects across Tameside’s 9 towns.
The role will involve plan checking, site inspections, dangerous structures, enforcement, and contravention work, with support provided by other experienced members of the team. Good communication and organisational skills, including effective work prioritisation, are an important part of the position.
In return, Tameside will support your training and professional development through a recognised Level 4 Diploma in Building Control Surveying.
About You
We are seeking an experienced Class 1 Assistant Building Control Surveyor who can support the Building Control Service. You will have:
* NVQ level 2 in literacy and numeracy or 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, in English, Maths, a Science (preferably Physics or Chemistry) and two other subjects.
* Ability to successfully complete a Level 4 qualification in Building Control (this includes but is not limited to courses provided by Local Authority Building Control (LABC)).
* Ability to obtain Class 2A/2B Registered Building Inspector status through the Building Safety Regulator within the time taken to complete the approved training course plus one year.
About Us
Come shape the future of Tameside with us!
Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Place at Tameside Council.
“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.
“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside, covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.
‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments, day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future.
To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.
Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Daniel Wheelwright on 0161 342 2490 or daniel.wheelwright@tameside.gov.uk