Building Control Advisor

Bennett and Game; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned construction consultancy seeks a Building Control Advisor to provide expert advice on Building Safety Act compliance. This fully remote role involves working with diverse sectors including commercial and healthcare, supporting compliance efforts on high-value projects while fostering a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing CPD and professional development support

Dividends for employee-owners

Collaborative and inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Building Regulations or related fields is crucial.
• Sound knowledge of the Building Safety Act is necessary.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Building Safety Act and compliance duties on projects.
• Advise clients on regulatory obligations and represent at workshops.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance to project teams.

Skills

Communication

Client engagement

Regulatory compliance

Technical review

Education

Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g. MRICS, MCABE, CIOB)

Job description

Our client, a well-established and employee-owned construction consultancy, is seeking a Building Control Advisor to join their professional services team. Specialising in surveying, project management, CDM, and building safety compliance, they deliver expert advice across a wide range of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, industrial, and manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a non-regulatory advisory role, supporting compliance with the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations on high-value and complex projects. The role is fully remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the UK, with very occasional travel to the Warrington head office as required.

Building Control Advisor Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
• £4,500 car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Fully remote role (UK-wide)
• Dividends for employee-owners
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture

Building Control Advisor Job Overview

• Leading the delivery of Building Safety Act and Building Regulations Principal Designer duties on selected projects
• Advising clients, designers, and developers on regulatory obligations and gateway procedures
• Representing the business at Building Control workshops and industry events
• Supporting internal CDM and building safety initiatives and helping refine best practice standards
• Tracking deliverables, maintaining project trackers, and producing client reports
• Conducting technical reviews and delivering guidance to internal and external project teams
• Supporting business accreditations, policy development, and compliance processes
• Attending client offices when required to deliver Building Regulations 'health checks'
• Mentoring junior staff and assisting with new employee onboarding

Building Control Advisor Job Requirements

• Experience in Building Regulations, Building Control, or a related regulatory or compliance field
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g. MRICS, MCABE, CIOB) preferred but not essential
• Sound knowledge of the Building Safety Act and its implications for design and compliance
• Strong communication and client engagement skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider technical team
• Willingness to travel to client sites and the Warrington office occasionally

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy in a flexible, remote-based role that blends technical expertise with advisory support-backed by the security and culture of an employee-owned business.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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