Teignbridge District Council
Area Building Control Surveyor
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Area Building Control Surveyor
Permanent
Up to £49,282 per annum (inclusive of Market Forces) (Career graded) (subject to 26/27 pay review)
37 hours per week
The Devon Building Control Partnership Area
The Devon Building Control Partnership Area includes areas of outstanding beauty including Dartmoor National Park and the South Hams, along with the Market Towns of Newton Abbot, Okehampton and Tavistock.
We do things well and keep developing.
About the Role
As an Area Building Control Surveyor, you will assist in the development, marketing and implementation of a high-quality Building Control Service in accordance with legislation, professional standards and corporate priorities.
You will work within a friendly, professional and committed team of Building Control Surveyors processing applications, carrying out site inspections and dealing with dangerous structures as a specialist on Building Control matters.
You will provide high quality advice to our clients, the public, partners and elected Members to ensure that performance standards and business targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Have experience in all aspects of the building regulations, the Building Act and allied legislation.
- Be registered with the Building Safety Competence Foundation (BSCF) and licensed at B and B (or in progress/willing to undertake).
- Be a highly committed and accountable team player, customer focused with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Have a proven ability to work as part of a team providing excellent service to customers whilst ensuring compliance with the building regulations and meeting performance targets in a busy environment.
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Note we are looking to recruit someone who meets the top end of the career-grade due to business needs – please see the job description for the full person specification.
Benefits
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid and flexible working – Part office based, and part home based.
- Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station).
- A recently refurbished modern low carbon office space.
- Generous annual leave and wellbeing package.
- Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Opportunities for career and self-development.
- 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.
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About Us
We’re better together.
You will enjoy working together as part of a team to deliver on our vision of making Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.
It is vital to read the job description and person specification for this role - it will help you understand whether your knowledge, skills and experience match the job requirements. In your supporting statement please tell us how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.
Application Deadline
- Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026 @ midnight
- Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd September 2026
No agencies please.
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