Building Control Surveyors

Chiltern and South Bucks District Councils have successfully embraced the challenges of modern government through taking a progressive partnership approach to offering services. We are proud of what we have achieved through our joint working and we are passionate about delivering excellent services to our customers every day and meeting the needs of our local communities.

Our staff survey results consistently tell us that our employees think this is a great place to work and that they are proud to work for the Councils. An Investor in People (IiP) Assessor commented that, "staff are incredibly positive about their work for the Council, committed to its success and have a high level of satisfaction".

We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic Surveyors from Trainees to Seniors who are committed to working in a constantly evolving department. 

Chiltern and South Bucks Building Control is a forward-looking, ever-developing service.  You should also be committed to delivering first-class customer service in a competitive environment.

Our well established joint Building Control Team serves both Chiltern and South Bucks District Councils and Surveyors will be expected to cover both areas.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential, along with the ability and confidence to provide (or be trained to provide) advice and guidance to customers and build good working relationships with agents, architects and builders.  As we have fully electronic application and plan-checking processes good IT skills are necessary.

You must have corporate membership of RICS, CABE or CIOB or be actively working towards a professional qualifications with experience in all aspects of building control work. A full driving licence is also required.

Our team is based at our Amersham office however you will be able to work from other Council offices and from home.

A Trainee role may be offered to the right candidate and the salary and benefits package would be tailored accordingly.

For more information on this post please contact Adam Heeley on 01895 837211

Chiltern and South Bucks District Councils offer a highly competitive total reward package that’s proven to attract, motivate and retain the best people. Benefits include: free parking; a flexitime scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a flexible working scheme. For more information on our benefits please take a look at our website: http://www.chiltern.gov.uk/employee_benefits

As an equal opportunities employer the council can offer a range of flexible work options and all applications and part time requests will be considered.

To apply for this job or to view our other vacancies please press the Apply button below. All applications must be made online by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button and completing the application form. Please complete the form fully as there will not be an option for you to upload a CV. For any general queries please contact Human Resources on (01494) 732155 or email us at HR@chiltern.gov.uk

Closing Date: 19 August 2018

Interview Date: w/c 3 September 2018