Building Control Surveyor

Service Care Solutions

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 85,411 - 103,320

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A client in the Public Sector is seeking a Building Control Inspector for a full-time, temporary role in Northamptonshire. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of a high-performing Building Control service, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a construction-related field and be registered as a Building Inspector. The role offers competitive pay and the opportunity to work on complex projects.

Qualifications

Degree in Building Surveying or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
Registered Building Inspector with maintained competency.
Membership of MCABE/FCABE, MCIOB/FCIOB, MRICS/FRICS.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of Building Control service and enforce regulations.
Conduct inspections and manage dangerous structures.
Act as technical advisor and mentor to team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Registration as a Building Inspector (RBI)

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

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A client within the Public Sector based in Northamptonshire is currently recruiting for a Building Control Inspector to join their Regulatory Services - Building Control team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a Building Control environment.

The Role

The key purpose of the role is to lead on the delivery of a high-performing Building Control service through the regulation and enforcement of the Building Regulations 2010, Building Act 1984, and associated legislation.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Carrying out inspections, plan appraisals, and managing dangerous structures and enforcement actions.
Acting as technical advisor and mentor to team members and overseeing complex cases.
Maintaining statutory records and ensuring compliance with Building Safety Regulator standards.
Supporting service marketing, quoting fees, budgeting, and deputising for the Building Control Manager.
Promoting sustainability and energy efficiency within the built environment.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

A degree in a construction-related discipline (e.g., Building Surveying, Construction Management), or equivalent experience.
Registration as a Building Inspector (RBI) with maintained competency suitable for complex projects.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., MCABE/FCABE, MCIOB/FCIOB, MRICS/FRICS).

The following skills would be beneficial for the role:

Experience delivering technical training and working on mixed-use and complex commercial/residential projects.
Knowledge of BS 9999, BS 9991, BB100, HTMs and other alternative design standards.
Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Familiarity with fee proposals and project/contract management.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and is offering up to £75 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35), approximately £62 per hour PAYE.

How to Apply

If this position interests you, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this information to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

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