Senior Building Control Surveyor (37 hpw - Negotiable)
South Tyneside CouncilTown Hall, South Shields, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (permanent, please see advert text) with South Tyneside Council based in Town Hall, South Shields. The advertised salary is £41,771 - £48,226 pa (Career Grade) (pro rata) (+ 10% Market Forces Supplement – to be reviewed in June 2,027 and an on-call allowance). Applications close on 11 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Senior Building Control Surveyor (37 hpw - Negotiable)
(Town Hall, South Shields)
£41,771 - £48,226 pa (Career Grade) (pro rata) (+ 10% Market Forces Supplement – to be reviewed in June 2027, and an on-call allowance)
You will undertake the full range of duties to satisfy the Authority’s legal liabilities under the Building Regulations, Building Act and allied legislation under the remit of Building Control.
This post is currently 37 hpw, however we are prepared to discuss part-time hours at interview if required.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact James Maughan, Senior Manager – Public Protection on (0191) 424 7894.
This is a re-advertised post, previous applicants need not apply.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, Friday 11 September 2026.
How this role compares
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You have 12 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 26 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
South Tyneside Council has 40 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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