Building Control Surveyor

Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: £45,670 - £54,013 plus benefits. Dependent upon registration class (Inclusive of Market Rate Supplement – subject to annual review)

Location: Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Wirral, Hybrid Working

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week.

DBS Check: No

Closing Date: 06/09/2026 at 23:59

Reference: R&P/26/342315

Wirral Council is a values‑driven organisation where employees are empowered to “#Be The Difference ” and help create fairer opportunities for residents. Set in one of the happiest and most scenic areas in the UK, the Council offers an inspiring place to live and work, with a strong commitment to supporting staff and delivering ambitious plans for the borough’s future. Joining Wirral Council means becoming part of a dedicated, forward‑thinking team that is truly valued and encouraged to thrive.

You will assist in the provision and delivery of a regulated Building Control Service, to discharge the councils statutory building control duties under the Building Safety Act 2022, Building Act 1984 and the Building Regulations 2010, to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons in and around buildings.

About the candidate:

• 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 will be responsible for undertaking plan assessment, site inspections and enforcement work across a wide spectrum of works commensurate with your RBI classification.
• Experience of dealing with dangerous buildings and structures and implementing enforcement action when necessary, including participation in the Councils out of hours emergency call out service.
• Possess Chartered Member, Member or Fellow Chartered Member of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) or hold membership of an acceptable alternative professional body e.g. RICS, CIOB.
• You’ll need to hold Class 2 or 3 RBI Registration with the Building Safety Regulator in respect of plans assessment and inspection activities.
• 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 qualified, experienced and registered Building Inspector this career graded post offers a fantastic opportunity.

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

We offer:

• Career progression through a graded salary framework
• Salary commensurate upon Registration Class, qualifications and experience.
• Hybrid working. (Surveyors typically work from home)
• Car user allowance payments.
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Commitment to ongoing training and CPD.
• Professional membership and CPD support
• Support with progression to higher RBI registrations.
• Access to technical training and specialist courses.
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to work on a broad range of projects from small domestic work through to complex commercial developments.

For more information or an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact Andy Price, Building Control & Technical Support Services Manager on email  .

Interviews to be held in mid September 2026.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

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 .

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