Somerset Council

Grade 9 - We offer a competitive salary within Grade 9 (£41,771 – £46,142 per annum), plus a time limited recruitment allowance of £3,300 per annum until 31/10/2028 Are you passionate about ensuring buildings are safe, compliant, and built to the highest standards? As a Building Control Surveyor at Somerset Council, you will play a pivotal role in delivering a high‑quality, compliant and safe built environment across a diverse and vibrant county. Working as a Registered Building Inspector, you will apply your technical expertise across a wide range of developments, from new builds to complex refurbishments, carrying out plan assessments, site inspections, and ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation. You will be at the forefront of protecting communities, making key life‑safety decisions and helping to ensure that buildings are safe, sustainable and fit for purpose. This is an opportunity to take ownership of...

£49,282 per annum, plus a time limited recruitment allowance of £7,500 per annum until 31/10/2028 Location: This role offers hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home or from one of our offices. Ready to work across a large, varied authority with a diverse mix of projects — from historic buildings to major new developments? Take the lead on some of the most complex and high-profile building projects in Somerset, playing a critical role in protecting communities and raising standards across the built environment. As Principal Building Control Surveyor, you’ll combine your technical expertise with strategic leadership—overseeing major developments, managing a highly skilled team, and ensuring that compliance and safety remain at the forefront of everything we do. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, influential role within Somerset Council, where you’ll help shape how the service evolves, build strong...