Building Control Surveyor

Service Care Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Leeds is seeking a Building Control Surveyor for a full-time contract role. The ideal candidate will assess building regulation applications and conduct site inspections while ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include providing technical advice and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and professional membership. The position offers competitive pay at £40 per hour Umbrella, with opportunities for referral bonuses.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Full membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB).
• A relevant degree in Building Control or a surveying-based subject.
• Knowledge and experience of Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess building regulation applications for compliance.
• Conduct site inspections for various building projects.
• Respond to dangerous structures and unauthorised works.
• Provide technical advice to applicants and agents.
• Prepare statutory notices and contribute to enforcement.
• Maintain records and support Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant degree in Building Control or surveying-based subject

Full membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB)

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in County is currently recruiting for a Building Control Surveyor to join their 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 / Planning Services environment.

Role

The key purpose of the role is to assist in ensuring that building regulation applications are processed in line with agreed targets and timescales, managing a portfolio of development sites, and ensuring compliance with building regulations and associated legislation. The role involves both plan appraisal and site inspections, supporting continuous development within the service, and contributing to high-quality, customer-focused building control delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess building regulation applications, plans and technical drawings for compliance.
• Conduct site inspections for a range of building projects, including low to medium-risk schemes.
• Respond to dangerous structures, demolitions and unauthorised works.
• Provide technical advice to applicants, agents, and members of the public.
• Prepare statutory notices and contribute to enforcement action where required.
• Maintain accurate records and support the ongoing implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Candidate Requirements

• Full membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. RICS, CABE, CIOB).
• A relevant degree in Building Control or a surveying-based subject.
• Knowledge and experience of Building Regulations, the Building Act, and associated legislation.

Beneficial Skills

• Experience working within a local authority building control environment.
• Strong negotiation, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyse complex technical issues and provide clear recommendations.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering £40 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £30 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

To apply, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [e-mail] or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on 0123456789 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Referral Bonus

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

Job Info

• Job Title: Building Control Surveyor
• Company: Service Care Solutions
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Dec 2nd 2025
• Closes: Jan 2nd 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time