Compliance Surveyor | Full time | Newbury | £41,771 – £48,226

West Berkshire Council is hiring a Compliance Surveyor in Newbury. This is a permanent full-time role for 37 hours a week. The role is based at the Council Offices on Market Street and sits in the Technical Services Team, reporting to the Technical Compliance Manager.

You will help make sure the Council’s property portfolio meets legal and safety standards. This includes inspections, record keeping, contractor coordination, and technical advice.

This role is a strong fit for someone with good surveying experience and a clear understanding of property Compliance in areas such as asbestos, fire safety, and building regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect properties: Carry out surveys and inspections to check compliance with health and safety rules
• Check key areas: Support work linked to asbestos, fire safety, electrical safety, and other property compliance matters
• Manage records: Keep compliance data accurate and up to date
• Support reporting: Help prepare reports and updates for senior managers and elected members
• Work with others: Liaise with internal teams and external contractors to arrange and oversee compliance works
• Give advice: Provide guidance on compliance issues to colleagues and managers

About You

• Experienced: Background as a Compliance Surveyor, ideally in a local authority or public sector setting
• Knowledgeable: Good understanding of property compliance, including asbestos, fire safety, and building regulations
• Strong inspector: Able to carry out detailed inspections and identify compliance issues clearly
• Good communicator: Comfortable working with different stakeholders
• Organised: Able to manage different priorities and work to deadlines
• Self-motivated: Able to work independently and keep work moving

What West Berkshire Council Offers

• Salary: £41,771 to £48,226 per year
• Annual leave: 29 days plus public holidays, rising by 5 extra days after 5 years of service
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working: Arrangements to support work-life balance
• Development: Access to relevant training and professional development
• Family support: Family-friendly policies
• Discounts: Local savings on shopping, dining, and leisure
• Wellbeing support: Wellbeing Programme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Team culture: Supportive environment with regular team meetings and knowledge sharing

How to Apply

Complete the short online application form and then upload your CV.

West Berkshire Council may close the vacancy early if it receives enough applications, so early applications are encouraged.

For an informal discussion, you can contact George Winterbourne.

This is a public-facing role, so you must be able to carry out all spoken parts of the role confidently in English.

This post is also politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Application Tips

Focus on your inspection experience, your knowledge of asbestos, fire safety, and building regulations, and your ability to manage records and contractors. Use clear examples that show strong technical judgement, organisation, and how you have helped keep properties safe and compliant.