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Building Control Surveyor Degree Apprentice (Level 6)
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Recruiting nationally
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 25 October 2026)
Posted on 8 October 2026
Summary
Join Cheshire West and Chester Council's award-winning apprenticeship programme. Awarded Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer, regional Apprentice Employer of the Year, CIPD Apprenticeship Programme of the Year finalist and highly commended for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Gain a permanent role, qualification and real-world experience.
Wage: £26,847 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Apprenticeship planned increase to £29,071 per annum. Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and meeting the required competencies, you will have the opportunity to progress through the grade 6 Assistant Building Control Surveyor (RBI Class 1) from £29,542 to £32,046.
Training Course
Building control surveyor (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Primarily agile working with regular site visits, inspections and occasional attendance at Council offices.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The Apprentice will carry out the following duties, with appropriate support and supervision:
- Administer the day-to-day control of building work within Cheshire West and Chester Council and examination of applications submitted for compliance with the technical requirements of the Building Regulations together with all statutory consultations with other council service areas and external agencies.
- Undertake all required site inspections and additional progress inspections that will be required; maintain accurate records of inspections, site visits and meetings on the council’s back office system; attend site/office meetings with developers, applicants and members of the general public on all relevant matters relating to building control.
- Undertake initial investigations of alleged breaches of Building Regulations and allied legislation, including the identification of contraventions and preventative measures to deal with them; assist with the preparation of evidence for legal proceedings and when necessary attendance of Court hearings, in accordance with the Corporate Enforcement Policy and statutory timescales.
- Responsibility for the statutory control of dangerous buildings and structures during office hours including inspections, implementing emergency procedures, taking a lead role and liaising with the other emergency services, engaging contractors, working in hazardous and unpleasant environments and maintaining a site presence until the danger is removed, resulting in safe compliant buildings.
- Following a period of training, to assess applications for demolition under s80-81 of the Building Act 1984 and to issue demolition counter notices.
- Develop the skills, knowledge and experience to allow you to successfully attain class 2A registration with the Building Safety Regulator.
- Assist with building regulation applications relating to new build domestic developments and alterations to convert premises into dwellings to guide customers in understanding building control processes and requirements resulting in a customer-focused service.
- Liaise and communicate with all professional and non-professional stakeholders to help provide a clear understanding of the legislative requirements of the building control functions and remove any negative impact on customers and the wider community.
- Take a lead role in the administration of the Building Safety Levy for in-scope new build housing developments.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 9-4 C-A*)
- Maths (grade 9-4 C-A*)
Desirable qualifications
- Higher Technical Qualification (Level 4) in: Building Control (grade Pass)
- Building Surveying (grade Pass)
- Construction or related discipline (grade Pass)
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
- Applications from candidates with relevant built environment qualifications and/or industry experience are particularly encouraged.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse information, identify practical solutions and make sound judgements.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
- Ability to produce clear and accurate written records, reports and correspondence.
- Demonstrable ICT skills and ability to use a range of digital systems.
- Hold a current driving licence and be able to travel throughout the Cheshire West and Chester borough as required.
- Commitment to achieving the Level 6 Building Control Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship and engaging fully with all learning, training and assessment requirements.
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About this employer
Our work spans over 3,900 colleagues across hundreds of roles, professions and services, making us one of the most diverse and complex employers in the region. We are responsible for delivering a wide range of essential public services and strategic priorities that shape the places, communities and lives of our residents every single day. From frontline delivery to professional, technical and corporate roles, our organisation brings together expertise from across disciplines to respond to the evolving needs of our borough — supporting people, strengthening communities and driving long-term change at scale.
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Company benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- Access to retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
- Learning and development opportunities throughout your career
- Dedicated apprenticeship support from the Council and training provider
- Be part of an award-winning apprenticeship programme
- Disability Confident
- A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and meeting the required competencies, you will have the opportunity to progress through the grade 6 Assistant Building Control Surveyor (RBI Class 1) from £29,542 to £32,046.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058000.
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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 25 October 2026)
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