Salary: From September 2025 - £7.55 per hour - £279.35 per week - National Apprenticeship Wage - during first 12 months. (
If 19 years old or over, after 12 months your salary will increase to minimum wage for your age)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Locations: countywide
Closing Date: 03/07/25
About This Opportunity
Looking to start a career in construction, safety, and regulation? This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn as an Apprentice Building Control Surveyor. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience inspecting building sites, checking plans, and making sure work meets safety and legal standards. While doing all this, you'll also be supported through a recognised qualification to help you grow into a fully qualified Building Control Surveyor.
You’ll help make sure buildings are safe, sustainable, and built to last - playing a vital role in your local community. As your skills and confidence grow, so will your responsibilities. If you’re practical, curious, and keen to learn, this could be the perfect path for you.
About Us
Cumberland Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking authority dedicated to shaping a better future for our communities. We are passionate about creating a vibrant future by addressing inequalities, creating thriving economies that work for our residents and protecting our environment.
At the core of our vision is a commitment to our people, with health and well-being being integral to everything we do, underscoring every initiative and ensuring we provide unparalleled support for all.
We can’t do it without you! Come and embark on the journey to a vibrant future with us, where the work you do will make a real impact. Together, let's shape a community that's as dynamic and inclusive as our landscape. Be a part of the transformation!
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for people who share our values - ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We want someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for making a difference in your community. If this sounds like you, then please get in touch!
Please Read The Supporting Information
Apprenticeship Description
Apprenticeship Standard
Building control surveyor (integrated degree) / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Cumberland Benefits
Pension
- Join a generous defined benefit pension scheme (most staff in the Local Government Pension Scheme).
Holidays
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 5 years
- 8 public holidays
- Buy up to 2 extra weeks’ leave, paid over 12 months
Flexible Working
- Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle* *Role-dependent
Deals & Discounts
- Gym discounts (Better, Newfield Health, The Gym Group, Lifestyle Fitness)
- RAC breakdown cover, local business offers
- Tusker car leasing + essential user car loan scheme
- Specsavers eyecare vouchers
- Free winter flu jabs
Support & Wellbeing
- Staff support networks
- Mental health help via Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house Occupational Health & physio access
We Welcome Everyone
At Cumberland Council, we’re proud to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to being an inclusive, supportive, and fair employer.
We’re a
Disability Confident and
Age Friendly Employer, offering guaranteed interviews to:
- Disabled applicants (Equality Act 2010)
- Care leavers aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans
Let us know if you need
reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process by contacting
[email protected]- we’ll do our best to support you.
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