WHAT YOU’LL BE GETTING UP TO

• Providing expertise in relation to more complex building control cases including site inspections and plan checking in line with minimum Classification 2D of the Building Safety Regulatory requirements.
• Carrying out enforcement action for unauthorised works and if work on site is in breach of the requirements of the regulations.
• Liaising with the Fire & Rescue service to ensure the safety of buildings including high-risk non-domestic buildings and dangerous structures.
• Ensuring that demolition works are carried out in accordance with safe working practices and risk assessments and in compliance with the Building Act 1984.
• Ensuring that records and documents are updated on the council’s document management system showing compliance with the Operational Standards Rules.
• Identifying fees to be charged to clients for fee-charging work. Deputising for the Building Control Manager to ensure the correct fees are calculated and charged and the budget is managed in their absence.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.

ABOUT US

Chorley Council is dedicated to providing first-class services and promoting the well-being of the local community. Our staff are our greatest resource, at the heart of everything we do, and are crucial to the delivery of excellent services for our residents. At Chorley Council, we’re always striving to make our borough the best to live, work and visit.

Role: Building Control Surveyor
Location: Chorley / South Ribble
Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: £41,771 - £44,075 plus 6% car allowance
Closing Date: 24 August 2025
Following a review of the service we are seeking a Building Control Surveyor to work within the shared Building Control Team between Chorley and South Ribble Councils. We are a positive and friendly team that can offer hybrid and flexible working from day one. This is in addition to generous annual leave entitlements, local government pension, and free car parking across Chorley and South Ribble.
We are looking for motivated people who are experienced or looking to make the next step of their career and ready to hit the ground running plan checking, carrying out site inspections, attending dangerous structures, demolitions and taking enforcement action when needed. We are a supportive team and have plenty of room for development should you want to progress further in your classifications. We will support you through this and help you to progress and develop your career.