Building Control Surveyor in Sevenoaks

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Building Control Surveyor (Class 2A to 2F)

Salary: Up to £50,011 plus a 10% Market Related Payment and a Golden Hello Payment of up to £5,011

Join our Building Control team.

We are ambitious for our staff, our customers and our Council, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help ensure that the built environment is a safe, healthy, accessible and energy conscious place for residents and visitors.

Why you should join us

• We are committed to help you grow and develop. You will have access to training, mentoring and an opportunity to work on a wide range of projects.
• We are an experienced team who will be keen for your success, through collaboration and support.
• We embrace smart working in our team and are always looking at ways to develop and improve the service we provide.
• You will have your own case load, seeing projects through from plan checking to completion.
• You will get the opportunity to collaborate with other teams across the Council to provide a customer focused service.
• You will be part of the out-of-hours Dangerous structure rota (1 week in 8) for which an additional payment is made. Training and support will be available if desired.
• You will have the opportunity to work on larger and more complex projects beyond your current Registration level, under the supervision of an experienced surveyor.

We are looking for

• An individual who is enthusiastic and motivated, with an eye for detail and capable of working to deadlines.
• A professional Registered Building Inspector from Class 2A to 2F.
• Someone who has a desire to develop, to learn and participate in a thriving team.
• A full driving licence and a vehicle.

This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model where at least 2 days a week are office based after inspections.

What’s in It for You

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a committed team and supporting services. You’ll gain experience across a wide range of administrative tasks with ongoing training and development provided.

At Sevenoaks District Council, we value our staff and offer a supportive working environment. We are proud to be a Platinum Investors in People employer, reflecting our commitment to continuous improvement and staff wellbeing.

Other benefits include

• Enhanced annual leave 31 days, plus bank holidays.
• Additional leave after 5 years of service.
• Free staff parking.
• Access to employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, and more.
• Employee Assistance Programme via BUPA – 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support.

For further details please contact

Duncan White, Building Control Manager; Duncan.White@sevenoaks.gov.uk

Elly Loader, Office Manager Building Control; Elly.Loader@sevenoaks.gov.uk