Principal Building Control Surveyor – Maldon District Council
Added 9 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 2454
£56,850 – £63,170 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 3581
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 3581, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 2454, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask Essex County Council what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 3581 (Inspectors of standards and regulations) · 52% match
- Possible 2454 (Chartered surveyors) · 33% match
- Possible 2452 (Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants) · 5% match
About the role
About The Role
Principal Building Control Surveyor - Maldon District Council
Maldon District Council
Permanent, Full Time
From £56,850.41 - £63,170.19 per annum (including a 15% market supplement)
Location: Maldon
Closing Date: 25th October 2026
Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to recruit an experienced Principal Building Control Surveyor. This is a hybrid role, with the Maldon office serving as the team’s main base. We expect our Building Control team to work collaboratively from the office on a regular basis, with flexibility to work remotely where appropriate to the needs of the service and role. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to attend the office regularly, alongside site visits and other attendance requirements.
Role Purpose:
This is a senior Building Control position, so you will need substantial relevant experience and the professional standing to operate confidently at this level. To ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and Council policies across all building control activities. The role is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery of building control services, managing complex applications, inspections, enforcement matters and appeals, and providing expert advice to the Council, senior officers and Members. The post holder will also lead, mentor and develop junior surveyors and wider team members, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery, while overseeing enquiries and casework to achieve positive customer outcomes. Through strong, authentic leadership, they will promote continuous improvement, staff wellbeing and professional excellence across the service.
Accountabilities – Service Delivery:
Principal Building Control Surveyor - Maldon District Council
Maldon District Council
Permanent, Full Time
From £56,850.41 - £63,170.19 per annum (including a 15% market supplement)
Location: Maldon
Closing Date: 25th October 2026
Maldon District Council is working in partnership with Essex Shared Services to recruit an experienced Principal Building Control Surveyor. This is a hybrid role, with the Maldon office serving as the team’s main base. We expect our Building Control team to work collaboratively from the office on a regular basis, with flexibility to work remotely where appropriate to the needs of the service and role. The successful candidate will therefore be expected to attend the office regularly, alongside site visits and other attendance requirements.
Role Purpose:
This is a senior Building Control position, so you will need substantial relevant experience and the professional standing to operate confidently at this level. To ensure compliance with statutory regulations, legislation, professional codes of practice and Council policies across all building control activities. The role is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery of building control services, managing complex applications, inspections, enforcement matters and appeals, and providing expert advice to the Council, senior officers and Members. The post holder will also lead, mentor and develop junior surveyors and wider team members, ensuring high standards of performance and service delivery, while overseeing enquiries and casework to achieve positive customer outcomes. Through strong, authentic leadership, they will promote continuous improvement, staff wellbeing and professional excellence across the service.
Accountabilities – Service Delivery:
- Support the delivery of professional Building Control services, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and Council policies.
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- Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (e.g., Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management) or equivalent professional experience.
- Current registration with the Building Safety Regulator to undertake building control work in England, with a minimum Registered Building Inspector Class 2F registration.
- Chartered or accredited membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or (CABE) Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards, and best practice in building control.
- Demonstrable experience in advanced building control practices, including statutory compliance, inspections, enforcement, and appeals.
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In addition to a competitive salary, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including:
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For more information on this position, please email [email protected].
Essex Shared Services is advertising this role as part of its partnership with Maldon District Council; however, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Maldon District Cou
Maldon District Council is a local authority 'Where quality of life matters'. Our Corporate Plan sets out our vision and priorities for the next three years and will be reviewed regularly to make sure we are on the right track. Using a range of data and what we know about the needs of our residents, we have set out what we will be doing and what we aim to achieve between now and 2028. It is also a useful tool that helps with decision-making and allocating resources.
To download or listen to a presentation of the Corporate Plan 2025-2028 click here
Maldon District Council plays a crucial role in the development and prosperity of the District, working for the good of the community and the long term benefit of residents, you can be part of our friendly team. From front line customer facing roles to policy and strategy, the work of the Council is diverse and dynamic.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will be entitled to a range of benefits, including:
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Flexible and agile working
- Employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme
- Discounted local gym membership
- Free parking
Maldon District Council is committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. To demonstrate our commitment, we have been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer. As a Disability Confident Employer we take various actions in order to successfully employ and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
For more information on this position, please email [email protected].
Essex Shared Services is advertising this role as part of its partnership with Maldon District Council; however, the successful candidate will be employed directly by Maldon District Cou
ncil.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Essex County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Inspectors of standards and regulations (SOC 3581) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~19k in sampleSOC 3581
- Offer £56,850–63,170
- Middle half £31,668–44,200
- Median £37,804
Even the bottom of this range, £56,850, beats the market's 75th percentile. Essex County Council pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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