Building Control Project Manager

Munich Re Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Profit share bonus

Private medical

Dental cover

Pension contributions

Job summary

Premier Guarantee, part of the Munich Re family, seeks a Building Control Project Manager to ensure compliance with Building Regulations across UK residential developments. You will be the technical lead, liaising with inspectors, clients, builders and technical staff to drive compliance and project success.

You will assess applications, manage design changes during construction, and support broader building control activities while upholding high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate-level surveying qualification or equivalent, with progression towards chartered status.
• Registration as Class 2A Registered Building Inspector.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Assess RBI applications for low-rise residential developments up to three storeys.
• Act as primary client contact during design phase and manage design amendments.
• Check and monitor projects, ensuring timely statutory consultations and evidence.
• Support expansion of registration by contributing to other development types.
• Resolve technical and compliance issues related to notices, design approvals, and certificates.
• Provide technical guidance to inspectors and escalate complex matters.
• Carry out site inspections within RBI class banding.
• Champion quality and regulatory compliance in monitoring and audits.
• Promote Premier Guarantee services and build client relationships.

Skills

Driving licence

Strong communication

Time management

Education

AssocRICS or equivalent

Class 2A Registered Building Inspector

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job title: Building Control Project Manager

Location: Considering locations across the UK

Why Join HSB?

We don't just inspect-we protect. At HSB, you'll join a team with a clear purpose, strong values, and a supportive culture where your expertise is respected and your contributions matter. From flexible working to wellbeing support, we invest in you so you can bring your best self to work-every day.

Apply today and become part of a company that doesn't just engineer safety-but inspires trust.

This role falls under Premier Guarantee.

Working within Premier Guarantee, part of the Munich Re family, the role will be ensuring compliance with the associated Technical Manual and Building Regulation.

We don't just inspect-we help build confidence. At Premier Guarantee, you'll be part of a specialist team supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality new build and newly converted buildings across the UK. Our work plays a vital role in ensuring construction standards are met and maintained, protecting developers, clients, and end users.

You’ll join a collaborative, customer-focused environment where your expertise is valued, and where practical insight makes a real difference on every site you visit. With flexible working, ongoing professional development, and a strong commitment to wellbeing, we give you the support you need to thrive in your career.

What You'll Be Doing

As the technical expert within your area of registration, you'll be a key point of contact for other Registered Building Inspectors within your regional team. You'll apply your Building Regulations expertise to assess and process applications efficiently, while building strong relationships with clients, builders and technical colleagues.

You’ll:

• Assess building control applications for low-rise residential developments of up to three storeys, within your RBI class banding.
• Act as the primary client contact during the design phase, including managing design amendments during construction and supporting effective compliance with Building Regulations.
• Check and monitor projects accurately, ensuring statutory consultations are completed within required timescales and appropriate design evidence is provided.
• Contribute to applications for other development types under supervision, supporting the expansion of your experience and scope of registration.
• Help resolve technical and compliance issues relating to initial notices, design approvals, site work and final certificates.
• Support Risk Management Surveyors with technical advice and key inspection stages for complex building control elements, in line with supervision and escalation policies.
• Carry out site inspections where required and within your RBI class banding.
• Provide technical support and escalation for Registered Building Inspectors within your regional team, escalating more complex matters where appropriate.
• Champion quality and regulatory compliance, contributing to monitoring, sampling, audit activity and continuous service improvement.
• Support house type approvals and bespoke building control quotations where required.
• Promote Premier Guarantee services and build positive relationships with existing and potential clients.

What Makes This Role Special

• Meaningful impact: Use your expertise to support safe, compliant residential development and uphold high standards in building control.
• Technical influence: Become a trusted technical contact for Registered Building Inspectors within your regional team.
• Continuous growth: Broaden your experience and scope of registration through exposure to different developments and technical challenges.
• Trusted brand: Build your career with Premier Guarantee, part of the wider Munich Re family.

What You Bring

• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations and relevant construction standards.
• The ability to undertake site inspections and assess construction quality and building defects.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with construction professionals, clients and members of the public.
• Commercial awareness and a collaborative approach.
• The ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach, with the confidence to use your own initiative and positively influence others.

What You'll Need

• A minimum Associate-level or similar surveying qualification, such as AssocRICS, TechCIOB, Grad CABE, ACABE or equivalent, with the ambition to progress towards full chartered membership.
• Registration as a minimum Class 2A Registered Building Inspector.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.
• A full UK driving licence (automatic or manual).

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave (with the ability to purchase more), plus 2 wellbeing days and volunteer days.
• Annual profit share bonus
• Free private medical and dental (with the option to upgrade)
• Pension - up to 10% employer contribution
• Access to health and wellbeing programmes, employee assistance programmes and occupational health support.
• Stay connected with mobile phone and tablet devices provided for work
• Cycle to work scheme and access to discounts through various retailers with Reward Gateway
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Reimbursement for professional fees

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At HSB, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.