Central Bedfordshire Council
Building Control Surveyor
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Building Control Surveyor
Team: Building Control
Job Family
Directing - CBG11
Salary
£41,042 - £44,296 per annum pro rata, plus £6,500 Market Rate Supplement per annum pro rata
Hours
37 hours per week
Location
You will be expected to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month.
Contract Type
Hybrid - Permanent
Closing Date
31st July 2026
Interview Date
7th August 2026
About the Role
There’s more than one reason why Central Bedfordshire is a great place to live and work. Our attractive market towns and beautiful villages surrounded by stunning countryside, all boosted by a prime location, great transport links and a high performing economy are part of what makes us great.
We work hard to enable Central Bedfordshire to grow and thrive in a safe and sustainable way. We aim to make the area a great place to live and work and attract investment from companies.
This is an opportunity for a Class 2 A Registered Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control team and help deliver safe and compliant buildings.
The role involves a varied caseload of building control work, including:
- Dealing with diverse projects in urban and rural locations across the CBC area
- Hybrid working with a balance of local office hubs, site work, and home
- Collaboration in a supportive team environment with:
- Colleagues and less experienced team members
- Regulatory partners
- Applicants
- Enforcement of regulatory compliance
- Management of dangerous structures
- All aspects of Building Regulations
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Ideal candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Hold a degree (or equivalent qualification and experience) in Building Control Surveying or a related subject
- Be a member of a relevant professional institute
- Have relevant building control experience
- Possess strong communication skills
- Demonstrate experience working on a range of domestic projects, as outlined by their registration
We provide flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with the expectation that the role requires regular, possibly daily, site visits across the CBC area.
Our Offer
- Access to our Rewards and Benefits page for more information on available staff benefits.
We aspire to be a flexible employer and are happy to discuss location, hours, and working patterns as part of the application process.
Key Information
You are expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies outlined in the Recruitment Pack.
- Read our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance together with the Recruitment Pack.
For these specifics and any non-technical enquiries, please contact:
- Eamon Kiernan at eamon.kiernan@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 6606.
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Application Process
Applications will only be considered via Central Bedfordshire Council’s online application system. Please submit your application online only to ensure a fair and consistent approach.
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Workshops are available via the National Careers Service, covering:
- CV writing
- Completing CBC online application form statement sections
Free monthly online sessions take 1.5 hours, open to anyone in the UK. Book a session.
Additional guidance: Support getting into work or learning | CBC
Authenticity Statement
Your application must reflect professional authenticity with accurate details of skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Confirmation will be requested regarding the use of AI when submitting your application.
Probation and Onboarding
- New starters enter a four-month probationary period.
- Hybrid role holders must frequently attend CBC office locations during induction.
- Consider this expectation if anticipating extensive travel.
Visa Information
Council does not sponsor visas; candidates requiring UK work rights must arrange their own immigration status for the term of the contract.
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