Building Control Surveyor

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Billericay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary property consultancy in Billericay is seeking a Building Control Surveyor to provide expert advice on building regulations compliance. You will manage projects, conduct inspections, and collaborate with design teams to ensure safety and compliance across various projects. Ideal candidates should have experience in building control consulting and strong client-facing skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in building control consulting.
• Ability to manage a job list and provide clear advice.
• Strong collaborative skills in dealing with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as building regulations consultant for design teams.
• Produce, review and update compliance documentation.
• Conduct periodic inspections and coordinate variations.
• Prepare Building Regulations Compliance Reports.

Skills

Building regulation compliance

Client advisory

Project coordination

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Building Control Surveyor - Contract

My client is a value‑led, people‑focussed practice providing clients with inspirational and practical design solutions; we exist to improve the communities in which we all live and work.

Originally established in the early 1900s, my client is a dynamic multi‑disciplinary property and construction consultancy, providing a wide range of services across many industry sectors, including commercial, education, defence, residential and more.

My client develops long‑term relationships with clients, adding value at every stage of development. They are one of a few medium‑sized consultancies offering integrated design and technical expertise.

The role of the Building Control Surveyor

We are currently recruiting for a construction professional with a building control background to be a Building Regulation Consultant within our Building Regulations Principal Designer and Building Safety Act team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with a building control background to lead/own jobs and help achieve safety and compliance with my clients' designers on a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as building regulations consultant for my client’s design teams.
• Collate and comment on all Design Risk compliance documents for projects. Produce, review and update a BSA compliance Risk Register / Project Compliance Coordination Record.
• Review full design packages for project prepared by the design teams in architecture/building surveying/services engineering/structures and highlight Building Regulations compliance. Prepare Building Regulations Compliance Reports.
• Gather input and coordinate with independent technical specialists as needed for elements of the design.
• Assist in preparing the project Building Regulations conformance statement.
• Assess necessary involvement during the Construction Phase by setting out visits, requirements and information to be provided by the Principal Contractor requirements, and any opening up or inspection regime.
• Conduct periodic inspections of the works as defined in scope for each project.
• Coordinate and gather any variations to the design which may impact Building Regulations compliance.
• Input of necessary documentation into building information on agreed platform with Client for the works.

Essential skills, experience, and attributes

• Manage own job list, provide sound advice to clients.
• Help develop the Building Regulations Principal Designer Service with the H&S Director.
• Proactive self‑starter who is comfortable dealing with clients and project teams.
• Ability to highlight concerns and work through solutions in a collaborative way.

If this sounds like the next step in your career, please apply or contact Charlie Voss on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed).