Building Control Surveyor

Joshua Robert Search; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits

Career Development

Job summary

Joshua Robert Search is seeking an early-career Building Control professional to develop skills within a supportive team delivering services across a major West Midlands city. You will gain practical experience across domestic, residential and commercial projects, with supervision and guidance as your competence grows.

You will review plans, assist with inspections, respond to queries, and build knowledge of Building Regulations and professional standards while progressing towards registration.

Qualifications

• Some relevant Building Control experience or a qualification in Building Surveying, construction or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of Building Regulations and interest in developing technical knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn from colleagues and work towards qualifications and registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing plans and assessing compliance with Building Regulations.
• Support site inspections and learn to identify and resolve compliance issues.
• Help respond to queries from homeowners, designers and contractors.
• Maintain accurate project records, inspection notes and correspondence.
• Support experienced colleagues in progressing applications through to completion.
• Build your understanding of relevant legislation, technical guidance and professional standards.
• Take part in training and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Building Regulations

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Strong communication

Education

Building Surveying qualification

Job description

Salary – Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Job Type – Permanent

An opportunity for an early-career Building Control professional to develop their skills within an established, supportive team delivering services across a major West Midlands city.

The organisation is a purpose-led, multidisciplinary business providing services across the built environment, including design and construction, Building Control and facilities management. Its work supports public wellbeing, safer buildings and sustainable development.

It delivers Building Control services on behalf of a large metropolitan local authority, while also working with retail and commercial clients through its Registered Building Control Approver service.

The role

Working alongside experienced Building Control professionals, you will gain practical experience across domestic, residential and commercial projects. You will receive guidance and supervision, with responsibilities developing in line with your technical knowledge, competence and registration.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing plans and assessing compliance with Building Regulations.
• Support site inspections and learn to identify and resolve compliance issues.
• Help respond to queries from homeowners, designers and contractors.
• Maintain accurate project records, inspection notes and correspondence.
• Support experienced colleagues in progressing applications through to completion.
• Build your understanding of relevant legislation, technical guidance and professional standards.
• Take part in training and ongoing professional development.

About you

We are looking for someone at an early stage of their Building Control career who is keen to learn and develop within a supportive team.

You should have:

• Some relevant Building Control experience or a qualification in Building Surveying, construction or a related discipline.
• A basic understanding of Building Regulations and an interest in developing your technical knowledge.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn from colleagues and work towards the qualifications and registration appropriate to your role.

Learn from experienced colleagues. Develop your practical and technical skills with support from knowledgeable inspectors and approachable management.

Build varied experience. Gain exposure to a diverse range of buildings and projects, with work suited to your stage of development.

Make a positive impact. Help protect the safety and wellbeing of people across the city through work that directly benefits local communities.

Develop your career. Join a service that values the next generation of Building Control professionals and supports ongoing learning and professional development.