Building Control Surveyor

Capita; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Building Control Inspector, where you'll ensure safety and compliance in building projects across the UK. You'll deliver essential building control functions, participate in diverse projects, and contribute to community safety. With opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a real impact in local government services.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Professional Memberships

Pension

Life Assurance

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in building control inspection or similar fields.
• Knowledge of current legislation and practical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver building control functions including inspections and plan checking.
• Make decisions on building works and applications under relevant regulations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Building Control Inspection

General Building Surveying

Tools

Building Control Software

Job description

The future of Building Control is changing, and we need you to ensure we can meet the demand and challenges of these changes.

Join our building control team and you’ll play a crucial role in delivering a range of building control functions and helping the country to build better and safer. Across commercial and domestic projects, you’ll create the standards that make sure all projects are safe, compliant, and sustainable.

You’ll be joining a fast-growing, forward-thinking, developing business with characteristics of a local authority, combined with private sector efficiency, offering diverse opportunities for all experience levels. With our resilience and specialist services including Fire Safety, Structural Engineering, and Energy Services, we provide end-to-end coverage for our customers’ needs.

Build better environments as a building control inspector:

Location: Nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering all building control functions and services, including pre-application meetings, plan checking, site inspections, and visits for our resilience customers.
• Making decisions on building works, applications, notices, and other matters under the Building Act 1984, the Building Regulations 2010, and the upcoming Building Safety Regime.
• Participating in a range of projects, including work on the safety at sports grounds.
• Upselling our building control services and other specialist services like Fire Safety, Structural Engineering, and Energy Services.
• liaising with partner agencies and authorities as needed in your duties.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in building control inspection, general building surveying, design, project management, or similar fields, preferably within local government or a building control body.
• Knowledge of current legislation, guidance, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing various building regulation applications.
• Understanding of building control software systems.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with quality management and performance standards.

About Capita Local Public Services

We’re transforming local government services through technology, innovation, and expertise, making communities safer and more enjoyable.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and benefits, including annual leave, professional memberships, pension, life assurance, and more.
• Flexible working options and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Join a network of dedicated professionals, with opportunities for skill development and career growth. We aim to create a better outcome for you.

What you’ll do next:

Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application and learn more about us.

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