Wirral Council - Building Control Surveyor

Location: Wirral
# Wirral Council - Building Control Surveyor Salary £42,839 - £48,226 plus benefits.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #Be The Difference . Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services.

If you strive to #Be The Difference  and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
** Building Control Surveyor x 2
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* About the role:

** We are looking to appoint 2 self-motivated and ambitious registered Building Control Surveyors to join our highly professional and successful Building Control Team.

You will need to hold min Class 2F or 3 registrations with the Building Safety Regulator and have Chartered Member, Member or Fellow Chartered Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) or alternative acceptable professional body.

You will be responsible for undertaking plan assessment, site inspections and enforcement work across a wide spectrum of works ranging from small domestic projects up to large complex commercial developments subject to the Registration class of the successful  addition, the role involves assessing and undertaking any reasonable actions to protect the public from dangerous structures, unauthorised works, demolition work and works that form obstructions to the public highway and participation in the Councils out of hours emergency call out service.
** About the candidate:
** You will have substantial experience and understanding of the role and functions of Building Control and have a sound knowledge of the Building Regulations, Approved Documents, allied legislation and enforcement procedures.

You’ll have experience of dealing with dangerous buildings and structures and implementing enforcement action when necessary.

Hold Corporate Membership of CABE / RICS or acceptable alternative.

You’ll need to hold Class 2F or 3 Registration with the Building Safety Regulator in respect of Plans assessment and inspection activities.

You’ll need to be able to participate in the Councils out of hours emergency call out service.

You will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and IT skills and be able to work both individually and as part of a team.

You will hold a full, valid driving licence and have unrestricted use of a suitable vehicle for business purposes or be able to otherwise demonstrate the ability to travel to locations in an efficient and timely manner.

If you are a fully qualified, experienced and registered Building Control Surveyor this career graded post offers a great opportunity for you to progress your career.

It’s an exciting time to join our team and be part of our ambitious journey.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Andy Price at email
** Interviews to be held week commencing 5th January 2026.
** If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on  or contact  or .If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience.

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