Senior Building Control Surveyor in Maldon

Permanent, Full Time. From £41,946.14 to £47,266.03 per annum. Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to support the role of Senior Building Control Surveyor, a full‑time position offering hybrid working with an expectation of attending the office 2 days per week.

Role Purpose

• Ensure compliance with building legislation, approved documents, and associated guidance, promoting high standards of safety, quality and sustainability.
• Enable the delivery of an effective, efficient and customer‑focused building control service across residential, commercial and public sector developments.
• Ensure and develop consistent, accurate and timely inspections, enforcement and advisory services to maintain public safety and statutory compliance.
• Ensure that enquiries, complaints and complex cases are investigated and resolved effectively, using professional judgement and technical expertise.
• Effectively manage, mentor and support junior surveyors and other team members, fostering development and maintaining high performance standards.
• Be a role model for the service, demonstrating authenticity, integrity, resilience and professionalism, and promoting effective communication, continuous professional development and wellbeing within the team.

Accountabilities – Service Delivery

• Manage own building control casework, ensuring all inspections, approvals and enforcement activities are completed efficiently, accurately and in compliance with legislation.
• Provide expert technical advice on complex building control matters to colleagues, developers, contractors and the public, ensuring solutions are practical, safe and compliant.
• Mentor, support and develop junior surveyors and other team members, promoting knowledge sharing, continuous professional development and high‑quality service delivery.
• Monitor and review building control processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation and enhanced customer experience.
• Ensure timely, accurate and clear record‑keeping, reporting and documentation of inspections, enforcement actions and statutory notices.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including planning, environmental health and developers, to deliver integrated and effective building control outcomes.
• Support the service in achieving performance objectives, service targets and compliance with corporate strategies, policies and best practice standards.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g. Building Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction Management) or equivalent professional experience.
• Chartered or accredited membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or (CABE) Chartered Association of Building Engineers).
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, standards and best practice in building control.
• Demonstrable experience in advanced building control practices, including statutory compliance, inspections, enforcement and appeals.
• Professional qualification or strong experience in managing and leading teams within a Building Control or related regulatory environment.
• Must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator to perform building control work within England.
• Minimum hold of RBI registration with the Building Safety Regulator for Class 2F.
• In‑depth understanding of building control legislation, regulations and guidance, including the Building Act, Approved Documents and relevant statutory requirements.
• Working knowledge of construction methods, materials and structural principles across residential, commercial and public sector developments.
• Aware of health and safety legislation and risk management practices in construction and inspection work.
• Understanding of council governance, statutory obligations and service delivery frameworks within a local authority context.
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in building regulations, sustainability, fire safety and accessibility standards.

Benefits

• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible and agile working
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Discounted local gym membership
• Free parking

Maldon District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Disclosure and Barring checks will be undertaken according to the responsibilities of the role. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, culture and experience. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, sex, disability or marital status. Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident Employer we take various actions in order to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. Essex Shared Services is advertising this role as part of its partnership with Maldon District Council; however, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Maldon District Council.