Building Control Surveyor

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

Job summary

A public sector client in Lincoln is seeking a Building Control Surveyor to join their team. The role involves managing building control applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing professional advice. Candidates should have a Level 4 or 5 qualification in Building Control, membership of relevant professional bodies, and strong knowledge of Building Regulations. The position offers a full-time temporary contract with pay of £35 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Building Control or a related subject.
• Corporate membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CABE.
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator, or actively working towards Class 2 A–F.

Responsibilities

• Discharge the Council’s delegated powers under the Building Act 1984.
• Manage a caseload of building control applications and site inspections.
• Investigate complaints and ensure compliance with Building Regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Communication skills

Interpret architectural drawings

ICT skills

Education

Level 4 or 5 qualification in Building Control

Corporate membership of RICS or CABE

Registration with the Building Safety Regulator

Job description

Overview

A client within the Public Sector, based in North East Lincolnshire, 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 building control environment.

Responsibilities

• Discharging the Council’s delegated powers and duties under the Building Act 1984 and related legislation
• Managing a caseload of building control applications, including plan appraisals, site inspections, regularisation, and reversion applications
• Undertaking inspections of domestic and low-risk non-domestic buildings to ensure compliance with Building Regulations
• Investigating complaints, dangerous structures, unauthorised works, and demolition control matters
• Providing professional advice and guidance to developers, contractors, members of the public, and internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Building Control or a related subject
• Corporate membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS or CABE
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator, or actively working towards Class 2 A–F

Desirable skills

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and local authority building control procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings, compile reports, and carry out site inspections
• Strong ICT skills, including the use of building control systems and Microsoft Office

Remuneration and contract

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £35 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approximately £27 per hour PAYE).

How to apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

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 Details

• Job Title:
• Company: Service Care Solutions
• Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
• Posted: Jan 21st 2026
• Closes: Feb 21st 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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