Building Control Surveyor

Service Care Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Wakefield is hiring a Building Control Surveyor. This full-time role involves assessing building regulation applications, conducting site inspections, and providing technical advice. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and membership in a professional institute. The position offers a pay rate of £40 per hour Umbrella LTD, which is approximately £30 per hour PAYE. Apply by sending your CV or contacting the agency directly for details.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus for successful recommendations

Qualifications

• Full membership of a relevant professional institute such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB.
• Knowledge and experience of Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess building regulation applications for compliance.
• Conduct site inspections for building projects.
• Provide technical advice to applicants and the public.
• Maintain accurate records and support Quality Management Systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Education

Relevant degree in Building Control or surveying-based subject

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.

The 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 will include but not be limited to:

• Assessing building regulation applications, plans and technical drawings for compliance.
• Conducting site inspections for a range of building projects, including low to medium-risk schemes.
• Responding to dangerous structures, demolitions and unauthorised works.
• Providing technical advice to applicants, agents, and members of the public.
• Preparing statutory notices and contributing to enforcement action where required.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting the ongoing implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

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).

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• 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.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• 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.

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.