Assistant /Building Surveyor

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Place

Service Area

Skills & Regeneration

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

9-11

Salary

£35,570 - £45,529

Advert Wording

Join our energetic and collaborative Building Control team, where your ideas will shine, and your voice will be heard. Make an impact alongside a group of passionate professionals who thrive on teamwork and celebrate success together.

Working as part of a busy and ambitious team, up to Class 2F general level, the successful candidates will carry out examination and inspection of Building Regulation submissions, plans and site work to ensure building works comply with Building Regulations, including non-domestic projects. You will assist the Building Control Team Manager with operations within the Borough and to undertake inspection/work when required out Kirklees and to include consultation and liaison with other sections and departments.

The successful candidate will ensure that Building Control work is carried out in accordance with procedures, timescales and deadlines.

Kirklees believe in investing in their staff and you will receive training to take you forward to the next stage in your career.

If appointed at surveyor level, you will join the Dangerous Structure Rota to assist in the provision of an out of hours emergency service for which a standby and call out payment is provided.

Candidates must be willing to work at or towards BSC in Building Control, Building Surveying, Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering or the BSR Class 2 non-domestic surveyor level if they aren't already. This is something that could be offered once you start the role.

Russell Smith is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any supportcompleting an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:jobs@kirklees.gov.ukor phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.

Closing date

08 November 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

Assistant-Building Surveyor.pdf – 242KB