Location
Central London

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£27,254 - £33,699 per annum (dependent upon qualification and experience)

About the Role
Are you passionate about construction and looking to start your career in Building Control? This is an exciting opportunity to join Wiltshire Council's dynamic Building Control team as a Trainee or Graduate Building Control Surveyor. You will develop your skills while enjoying a strong work-life balance and clear career progression.

Our busy and supportive team manages daily site inspections, carries out plan checks, and advises customers undertaking construction projects. You will begin to develop your knowledge and experience while supporting the team in ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and helping to protect public safety.

This role offers structured training, mentoring, and support to build your technical knowledge and practical experience. You will assist with site inspections, learn how to assess plans, and work towards a recognised professional qualification in Building Control.

The role can be appointed at either trainee or qualified graduate level depending on your experience. You will follow a structured development portfolio with regular reviews, progressing through the roles subject to successful completion of this portfolio.

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work with a 'One Council' ethos. Our hybrid working model supports a balance between office, community, and customer-facing work environments. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported, and able to do their best.

Experience
This role is suitable for recent graduates or individuals looking to start a career in Building Control. Experience is not essential but a relevant degree or working towards one is required.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated with strong communication skills. You should have a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.

As travel is a key part of the role, a valid driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for business use are essential.

Qualifications
Relevant degree or working towards one in construction, building surveying, building control, civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related discipline.

Alternatively, accredited membership of a professional body such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building Engineers (CABE), or The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is acceptable.

Examples of relevant qualifications include:
- Building studies
- Civil engineering
- Structural engineering
- Building control
- Building surveying