Senior Building Surveyor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Council of Wolverhampton is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to contribute to the ongoing regeneration of the city. The role offers a salary ranging from £44,075 to £49,282, along with a market forces payment of £8,000 per year until 01/10/2028. Candidates should possess a degree in a building-related field and have relevant experience. Benefits include generous annual leave, a local government pension scheme, and flexible working options, all aimed at supporting employees’ work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Registration and annual maintenance fees paid

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Building Control organisation.
• Willingness to undertake further training as necessary.
• Build Surveying degree and membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, ABE or CIOB is an advantage.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Pro‑active approach to problem solving

Education

Degree in Building Related Subject or equivalent

Accredited to Building Safety Regulator (BSR Class 2 A to F)

Job description

Senior Building Control Surveyor

Salary - £44,075 - £49,282 (Grade 7) plus a market forces payment of £8,000 per year until 01/10/2028

Hours - 37

Contract type - Full Time, permanent

Work Style - Flexible

It is an exciting time for the City of Wolverhampton as the regeneration of the City Centre, and the wider area moves forward.

Due to this we are looking to appoint an additional Senior Building Control officer with excellent communication skills and a pro‑active approach to problem solving to help deliver a first‑class service to all our customers.

Qualifications

• Accredited to Building Safety Regulator (BSR Class 2 A to F)
• Degree in Building Related Subject or equivalent
• Previous experience in a Building Control organisation
• Willingness to undertake further training as necessary
• Build Surveying degree and membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, ABE or CIOB is an advantage

Benefits

• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Registration and annual maintenance fees paid
• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employee and employer contributions
• A wide range of flexible working options to fit in around your commitments

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Work Arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed work style work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field work style are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for ‘touch down’ space at any council location. Roles with a flexible work style have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We’ve received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers, we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.

Employment Information & Support

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please find out more.

Attached Documents

Job Description and Person Specification

Please contact Andy Dunn (01902 551473).