Building Control Surveyor

LinsCare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambeth Council in London is seeking an experienced Building Control Surveyor / Registered Building Inspector (RBI) to join its Building Control team. You will assess Building Regulations applications, perform plan appraisals and site inspections, and advise applicants and professionals while ensuring compliance with building control legislation.

The role also involves supervising junior RBI staff, handling enforcement matters, and maintaining accurate inspection records.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector with Class 2A-2F competence.
• Strong Building Control experience and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Excellent technical assessment and inspection skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and make sound professional decisions.
• Strong communication, report-writing and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of Building Regulations submissions.
• Undertake plan assessments and issue Decision Notices.
• Conduct site inspections across Lambeth.
• Review drawings, structural calculations and technical details.
• Provide advice to builders, architects and other stakeholders.
• Handle enforcement matters, including court attendance where required.
• Assess dangerous structures and recommend appropriate remedial action.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and application administration.
• Supervise junior Registered Building Inspectors within your competence.

Skills

Registered Building Inspector

Job description

Building Control Surveyor - Registered Building Inspector

Lambeth Council | £387.46 per day Umbrella | Lambeth, London

Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Building Control Surveyor / Registered Building Inspector (RBI) to join its Building Control team.

The role will involve assessing Building Regulations applications, undertaking technical plan appraisals and site inspections, advising applicants and professionals, and ensuring compliance with relevant building control legislation.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage a varied caseload of Building Regulations submissions.
• Undertake plan assessments and issue Decision Notices.
• Conduct site inspections across Lambeth.
• Review drawings, structural calculations and technical details.
• Provide advice to builders, architects and other stakeholders.
• Handle enforcement matters, including court attendance where required.
• Assess dangerous structures and recommend appropriate remedial action.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and application administration.
• Supervise junior Registered Building Inspectors within your competence.

Essential requirements:

• Registered Building Inspector with appropriate Class 2A-2F competence.
• Strong Building Control experience and knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Excellent technical assessment and inspection skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and make sound professional decisions.
• Strong communication, report-writing and stakeholder-management skills.

Location: Lambeth, London

Rate: £387.46 per day Umbrella

Department: Climate Investment & Growth

Sector: Building Control / Local Authority

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon