Trainee Building Control Surveyor

Job profile

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job reference

REQ

Date posted

20/10/2025

Application closing date

03/11/2025

Location

BARROW-IN-FURNESS

Salary

£36,363 - £37,280

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

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Job description

Internal Only

Location: Barrow

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Building Control Surveyor to join Westmorland and Furness Council's Building Control Service, a vital team ensuring that new developments across the area are safe, sustainable, and fully compliant with the Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act.

Our Building Control Service plays a key role in safeguarding the built environment, ensuring buildings are constructed to the highest safety and quality standards, while also managing the Council's responsibilities for dangerous structures and enforcement.

As a Trainee Building Control Surveyor, you'll support the day-to-day work of the service while following a structured development programme designed to help you build the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed to become a fully qualified Building Control professional.

Working closely with experienced surveyors, you'll assist with plan assessments, site inspections, and customer enquiries, gaining hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to combine professional development with meaningful, real-world impact on local communities.

Key priorities include:

• Assisting in the assessment of building regulation applications under supervision.
• Supporting site inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Helping with the management of dangerous structures and enforcement procedures.
• Building positive relationships with developers, architects, and homeowners.
• Participating in a structured training and development programme leading to professional accreditation.
• Maintaining accurate digital records and supporting process improvements within the service.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or advance your career in Building Control, gaining professional qualifications and on-the-job experience within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority team.

Who we are looking for…

We're looking for an ambitious and committed individual with a genuine interest in construction, building standards, and public safety. You'll be eager to learn, enjoy problem-solving, and have the drive to develop into a qualified Building Control professional.

You will have a degree or equivalent qualification (or be working towards one) in Building Surveying, Construction, Architectural Technology, or a related field, or relevant professional experience in the construction or regulatory environment.

You will also bring:

• A strong interest in the built environment and regulatory compliance.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive, professional attitude and a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• Basic IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and digital case management systems.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

You'll receive full support, mentoring, and training to gain the technical and professional qualifications needed to progress to a Building Control Surveyor role.

If you're looking for a career that makes a difference, ensuring buildings are safe, sustainable, and built to last — we'd love to hear from you.

What can we offer you

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers )

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gareth Candlin (Assistant Director of Inclusive and Green Growth) via email on to arrange an informal conversation.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 3rd November 2025

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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