Building Control Surveyor | Full Time | Merton | £35,520 – £61,653

Merton Council is looking for a Building Control Surveyor to join its established Building Control team.

The team includes both experienced and developing surveyors. This career-graded role is open to experienced and partly qualified applicants.

You will work across a varied range of developments in South London. This includes projects linked to local regeneration. The service also supports technical work linked to safety at sports grounds.

This is a strong chance to develop your Building Control career. Merton will support further learning where this is suitable.

Key Responsibilities

• Building Control work: Support the council’s Building Control service.
• Varied projects: Work across a mix of local developments.
• Regeneration: Support work linked to regeneration across the borough.
• Public safety: Help promote safe and compliant building work.
• Sports grounds: Support technical work linked to safety at sports grounds.
• Teamwork: Work with experienced and developing surveyors.
• Professional standards: Carry out work within your level of registration and competence.
• Dangerous structures: There may be an option to join the out-of-hours standby rota.

About You

Merton welcomes applications from experienced and partly qualified candidates.

You should have:

• Relevant experience: Building Control experience suited to the career grade.
• Registration: Registered Building Inspector status.
• Preferred registration: Class 2 registration is preferred.
• Developing inspectors: Applicants with Class 1 registration may also be considered.
• Technical skills: The ability to assess building work within your competence.
• Safety focus: A clear commitment to public and building safety.
• Teamwork: The ability to work well with colleagues.
• Development focus: An interest in further learning and career growth.

What Merton Council Offers

Merton Council offers:

• Salary: £35,520 - £61,653 per year.
• Grade: Career grade ME8 to ME16.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Working pattern: Full time.
• Location: Morden Civic Centre, Merton.
• Career development: Support to progress your education where suitable.
• Varied work: Experience across development and regeneration projects.
• Team environment: Work alongside experienced and developing surveyors.
• Extra earnings: Additional pay may be available for out-of-hours dangerous structure duties.
• Inclusive workplace: A family-friendly and equal opportunities employer.

How to Apply

Apply through the Merton Council jobs website.

The closing date is 24 June 2026 at 23:59.

For an informal discussion, contact Building Control Manager Trevor McIntosh:

Telephone: 020 8545 3121
Email: trevor.mcintosh@merton.gov.uk

Application Tips

Make sure your CV clearly shows your Building Control Surveyor experience and registration class. Include examples of the developments you have supported. Highlight work involving inspections, technical decisions, regeneration or public safety. Partly qualified applicants should also explain their current training and plans for professional development.