Building Control Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the Public Sector is seeking a skilled Building Control Inspector in Northamptonshire. This full-time role emphasizes regulatory compliance and service delivery in line with Building Regulations and involves mentoring team members, technical inspections, and contributing to building sustainability efforts.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250 upon successful completion of probation

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a local authority in a Building Control environment.
• Maintained competency suitable for complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections, plan appraisals, and managing dangerous structures.
• Acting as technical advisor and mentor to team members.
• Maintaining statutory records and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in a construction-related discipline

Registration as a Building Inspector (RBI)

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

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A client within the Public Sector based in Northamptonshire is currently recruiting for a Building Control Inspector to join their Regulatory Services - Building Control team as soon 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 environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role is to lead on the delivery of a high-performing Building Control service through the regulation and enforcement of the Building Regulations 2010, Building Act 1984, and associated legislation.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Carrying out inspections, plan appraisals, and managing dangerous structures and enforcement actions.
• Acting as technical advisor and mentor to team members and overseeing complex cases.
• Maintaining statutory records and ensuring compliance with Building Safety Regulator standards.
• Supporting service marketing, quoting fees, budgeting, and deputising for the Building Control Manager.
• Promoting sustainability and energy efficiency within the built environment.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you will require:

• A degree in a construction-related discipline (e.g., Building Surveying, Construction Management), or equivalent experience.
• Registration as a Building Inspector (RBI) with maintained competency suitable for complex projects.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., MCABE/FCABE, MCIOB/FCIOB, MRICS/FRICS).

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience delivering technical training and working on mixed-use and complex commercial/residential projects.
• Knowledge of BS 9999, BS 9991, BB100, HTMs and other alternative design standards.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with fee proposals and project/contract management.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such is offering up to £75 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) Approx. £62 per hour PAYE

How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to [emailprotected] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on01772 208967to 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 this information to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.