Assistant Building Control Surveyor | Full Time | Southampton | £32,061 to £36,362

Southampton City Council is hiring an Assistant Building Control Surveyor. This is a permanent, full-time role. You will work 37 hours per week. The role is based at the Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY, with flexible working from home and the office.

This is a career graded post. There is progression to Grade 8, with a salary of £37,280 to £40,778, after successful registration with the Building Safety Regulator as a Class 2A Building Inspector.

You will join the building control team. You will inspect work on construction projects and check plans against building regulations.

You will also inspect dangerous structures and buildings being demolished. So yes, a bit more exciting than “reviewing stakeholder alignment”, the phrase humanity invented to make meetings sound heroic.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work: Visit sites and check building work at different stages.
• Check plans: Review plans for compliance with building regulation requirements.
• Support building control: Work with the wider building control team.
• Inspect dangerous structures: Support inspections of unsafe buildings and structures.
• Inspect demolition works: Check buildings that are being demolished.
• Use technical knowledge: Apply your knowledge of building construction.
• Communicate clearly: Work with applicants, colleagues and other contacts.
• Work flexibly: Split your time between home, site and the Civic Centre.
• Develop your skills: Complete relevant training and competency testing.
• Work towards registration: Aim for BSR registration as a Class 2A Building Inspector.

About You

This role may suit someone with a construction or architectural background. It may also suit someone who wants to build a career in building control.

You should have good knowledge of building construction. You will also need strong communication skills and a flexible approach.

You will need:

• Construction knowledge: Good knowledge of how buildings are designed and built.
• Communication skills: Ability to explain issues clearly and work well with others.
• Plan checking interest: Willingness to check plans against building regulations.
• Inspection skills: Confidence to inspect sites and learn from practical work.
• Flexible working style: Ability to work from home, site and the office.
• Career focus: Interest in developing as a Building Control Surveyor.
• Learning mindset: Willingness to complete training and competency testing.
• Professional development: Commitment to working towards BSR registration as a Class 2A Building Inspector.

What Southampton City Council Offers

Southampton City Council offers training, support and a strong benefits package.

Benefits include:

• Salary: £32,061 to £36,362 at Grade 7.
• Progression: Grade 8 salary of £37,280 to £40,778 after Class 2A registration.
• Permanent role: Long-term building control career path.
• Full-time hours: 37 hours per week.
• Training: Relevant training to support competency testing and registration.
• IT equipment: Equipment to support your work.
• Flexible working: Home and office working options.
• Annual leave: 25 to 31 days, based on role and service.
• Pension: Local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution.
• Death in service: Benefit of three times salary.
• AVC option: Optional shared cost additional voluntary contribution.
• Family policies: Maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and time off for dependants.
• Development: Coaching, mentoring and career development.
• Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Staff networks: Access to staff networks.
• Veteran-friendly employer: Support through the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Discounts: Retail discounts and savings through the council benefits platform.
• Fitness discounts: Discounted local sports and fitness centre memberships.
• Travel support: Low emission car scheme, cycle to work and season ticket loans.
• Volunteering: Two paid volunteering days each year.
• Mileage allowance: Mileage support for work travel.

How to Apply

Apply through the Southampton City Council recruitment process.

The closing date is 18 May 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact:

Neil Ferris
Email: neil.ferris@southampton.gov.uk

For recruitment queries, contact:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Telephone: 023 8083 4033

Application Tips

Use clear examples from your construction, architectural or building control experience. Show your knowledge of building construction and your interest in building regulations. Explain how you communicate with others and manage site or technical work. Make it clear that you are ready to work towards BSR Class 2A registration, because career progression rarely happens by hiding your ambition under a pile of polite wording.