Building Compliance Surveyor
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £43,423 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dover, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dover District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.
The Role
Working within the Property Assets Team and reporting to the Principal Compliance Officer, the Building Surveyor (Compliance) will support the business in ensuring that all housing and corporate assets are compliant with statutory health and safety legislation and the Council’s own policies and procedures.
The role plays a key part in monitoring compliance performance, reducing non‑compliance, and ensuring value for money across planned and reactive compliance programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Support the monitoring and reporting of compliance KPIs, identifying trends and contributing to performance improvement
Proactively work to reduce non‑compliance across housing and corporate assets
Carry out regular site visits and inspections to ensure building services and equipment comply with regulatory standards and are maintained in good order
Review and assess service reports, certificates, risk assessments and compliance documentation, ensuring they meet statutory and regulatory requirements
Identify defects and manage them through to completion, working collaboratively with contractors and the Compliance Team
Act as the technical lead, providing advice and guidance to the wider business on compliance-related matters
Prepare and write technical specifications to support compliance contracts and project works
Authorise works and provide advice on whether costs represent current market value and value for money
Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners to ensure timely delivery of compliance works
Who We Are Looking For
Essential Qualifications
Full qualification and competency in at least one compliance discipline (e.g. gas and other heating types, electrical, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene)
Proven ability to identify building services defects during on-site inspections
Sound understanding of:
Statutory landlord obligations
Health and safety legislation
Compliance frameworks within housing and corporate property portfolios
Experience of managing defects and remedial works through to satisfactory completion
Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using asset management and compliance systems
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Desirable Qualifications
Gas Safe Accreditation
CCN1 – Domestic Gas
2382 – 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant built environment or compliance-related discipline
Experience of working within the public sector or social housing environment
This role requires current full driving license effective in the UK and use of a motor vehicle for business use, or the ability to get to sites in a timely manner equivalent to motor travel in your own car.
What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:
Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
Generous annual leave provision
Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
On-site parking (site dependent)
Cycle2Work scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.
What Next?
If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact jenny.becket@dover.gov.uk
Interviews to be held TBC. We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified. The interview will be question-based.
As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivering services they are passionate about.
The Role
Working within the Property Assets Team and reporting to the Principal Compliance Officer, the Building Surveyor (Compliance) will support the business in ensuring that all housing and corporate assets are compliant with statutory health and safety legislation and the Council’s own policies and procedures.
The role plays a key part in monitoring compliance performance, reducing non‑compliance, and ensuring value for money across planned and reactive compliance programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Support the monitoring and reporting of compliance KPIs, identifying trends and contributing to performance improvement
Proactively work to reduce non‑compliance across housing and corporate assets
Carry out regular site visits and inspections to ensure building services and equipment comply with regulatory standards and are maintained in good order
Review and assess service reports, certificates, risk assessments and compliance documentation, ensuring they meet statutory and regulatory requirements
Identify defects and manage them through to completion, working collaboratively with contractors and the Compliance Team
Act as the technical lead, providing advice and guidance to the wider business on compliance-related matters
Prepare and write technical specifications to support compliance contracts and project works
Authorise works and provide advice on whether costs represent current market value and value for money
Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external partners to ensure timely delivery of compliance works
Who We Are Looking For
Essential Qualifications
Full qualification and competency in at least one compliance discipline (e.g. gas and other heating types, electrical, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene)
Proven ability to identify building services defects during on-site inspections
Sound understanding of:
Statutory landlord obligations
Health and safety legislation
Compliance frameworks within housing and corporate property portfolios
Experience of managing defects and remedial works through to satisfactory completion
Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using asset management and compliance systems
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
Desirable Qualifications
Gas Safe Accreditation
CCN1 – Domestic Gas
2382 – 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations
NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate
HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant built environment or compliance-related discipline
Experience of working within the public sector or social housing environment
This role requires current full driving license effective in the UK and use of a motor vehicle for business use, or the ability to get to sites in a timely manner equivalent to motor travel in your own car.
What Can We Offer?
We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also offer several employee benefits, subject to eligibility criteria, such as:
Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
Generous annual leave provision
Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
On-site parking (site dependent)
Cycle2Work scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (eligibility criteria applies)
Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.
The quality of your application will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
For an alternative format, or to apply using a different method, please contact us.
What Next?
If you would like a further discussion about the post then please contact jenny.becket@dover.gov.uk
Interviews to be held TBC. We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close once a suitable candidate is identified. The interview will be question-based.
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