Building Control Surveyor

Heathrow Airport; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK airport is seeking a committed Building Control professional to ensure compliance with regulations through plan assessments and site inspections. You will conduct timely inspections, assess compliance, and maintain high performance standards within the Building Control service. The ideal candidate is a registered Building Inspector with experience in Quality Management Systems and airport processes. Join us to contribute to high-quality service and continuous improvement under our ISO Quality Management system.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector at Class 2E, 2F, or 3.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with airport processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess submitted plans for compliance with regulations.
• Conduct on-site inspections to verify compliance.
• Carry out statutory and non-statutory consultations as needed.
• Evaluate compliance and issue documentation when necessary.
• Maintain competencies for registration and support team development.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Technical expertise

Legal expertise

Quality management experience

Understanding of airport processes

Education

Registered Building Inspector (Class 2E/2F/3)

Job description

We are looking for a committed and detail‑oriented Building Control professional to join our team in delivering a high‑quality, customer‑focused service within the framework of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, and the Building (Registered Building Control Approvers, etc.) (England) Regulations 2024. This role offers the opportunity to apply technical and legal expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects, including elements of major developments, ensuring compliance through thorough plan assessments and site inspections. You will play a key role in maintaining high performance standards, supporting continuous improvement under our ISO 9001 Quality Management system, and contributing to the effective reporting and operation of the wider Building Control service.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing submitted plans in a timely manner to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards.
• Conducting timely on‑site inspections of construction activities to verify compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards.
• Assessing the need for, and carrying out, a range of statutory and non‑statutory consultations necessary for project progression.
• Evaluating overall compliance with Building Regulations, including issuing appropriate documentation or taking necessary actions when standards are not met.
• Operating in accordance with all RBCA, RBI registration requirements, and other relevant professional obligations.
• Maintaining and developing personal competence (SKEB) in relevant subject areas to achieve and/or retain necessary registration.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of competencies in other team members, particularly those in junior roles.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector at Class 2E, 2F, or 3 (commitment to achieving Class 3 for Class 2E/2F in an appropriate period).
• Experience of Quality Management Systems.
• Experience of airport processes, systems, and information.