Principal Building Control Surveyor

Job Title:

Principal Building Control Surveyor (Building Control)

Hours:

37

Salary: HC10 £ 46,142 to £50,269 per annum

Location:

Plough Lane, Hereford

Contract:

Permanent

Closing Date: 2 August 2026

Herefordshire Council are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and RBI 3 Principle Building Control Surveyor to join our Building Control Team. You will lead an existing team of Building Control Surveyors and Technical Support Officers, manage day-to-day operations and administrative duties of the department, and deputise for the Building Control Manager as required.

‑ Manage and support the building control service, including regulation applications, site inspections, building safety levy charges, pre‑application advice, potentially dangerous structure reports and enforcement enquiries. ‑ Work closely with internal and external customers and coordinate with IT providers to maintain accurate computer records and prepare periodic data reports. ‑ Collaborate with colleagues in Building Control to address council projects and report directly to the Building Control Manager.

• An understanding of the role of a registered building inspector, the building safety regulator requirements, and demonstrable experience and knowledge in this specialist area.
• Strong knowledge of building control, regulatory issues and current legislation.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, often to tight deadlines and on multiple work streams.

• Competitive salary, £46,142 to £50,269 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 10 days per annum.
• Flexible working, including potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to support and counselling.
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements).
• Retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits, including savings, cash back and discounts.

The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:

• Those who indicate that they have a disability, as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist, as part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver, as part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.

We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. The position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: [email protected].