Job Title : Principal Building Control Surveyor (Building Control)
Salary HC10 £46,142 to £50,269per annum
Location: Plough Lane, Hereford
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date 22 May 2026
The Role
Herefordshire Council are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and RBI 3 Principle Building Control Surveyorto join our Building Control Team. If you have a passion for building control, this is the role for you.We are engaging with the changes in the industry and are looking to grow the team to meet the challenges ahead of us.
What will you be doing?
Under the direction of the Building Control Manager, you will head up an existing team of Building Control Surveyors and Technical Support Officers to provide the building control service at an operational level, including day-to-day activities, together with the administrative duties of the department.Also the additional responsibility to deputise for the building control manager as necessary.
You will deal with both internal and external customers which will be in respect of building control related area’s, including regulation applications, site inspections, building safety levy charges, pre-application advice, potentially dangerous structure reports and relevant enforcement enquiries.Work closely with out IT providers to ensure up to date and accurate computer records are maintained, with preparation of periodic data reports.
You will work closely with colleagues in Building Control to address the council’s work on projects and report directly to the Building Control Manager.
About You
As a Principal Building Control Surveyoryou will have:
* An understanding of the role of a registered building inspector, the requirements of the building safety regulator and demonstrable experience and knowledge in this specialist area.
* Strong knowledge of building control, regulatory issues and current legislation.
* The ability to work under your own initiative as well as within a team, often to tight deadlines and on multiple work streams.
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
* Salary range of HC10 £46,142 to £50,269per annum dependent on experience
* Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress
* Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
* Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
* Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
* Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
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