Building Control Surveyor - Building Services & Maintenance

Dovetail & Slate; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the North West seeks two Building Control Surveyors to join a busy Local Authority Building Control team in Birkenhead. The roles involve ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, approved documents, and safety standards across domestic and commercial developments.

In addition to on-site inspections and enforcement where needed, you will provide professional technical advice to architects, developers, and the public, with a 12-week temporary contract and a pay rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Building Control Surveyor within Local Authority or RBCA environment.
• Knowledge of Building Act 1984, Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and health and safety legislation.
• Experience in defect diagnosis, site inspection regimes, and basic structural assessment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to handle compliance issues diplomatically and authoritatively.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits across the organisation.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect deposited plans and building notices for compliance with Building Regulations and relevant legislation.
• Conduct statutory on-site inspections for domestic and commercial developments.
• Assess basic structural calculations and consult with external statutory bodies (fire service, water authorities).
• Investigate unauthorised building works and dangerous structures; prepare statements and enforcement documentation.
• Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out rota for dangerous structures.
• Provide professional technical advice and guidance to architects, developers, contractors, and the public.

Job description

Role: Building Control Surveyor

Location: Merseyside

Contract: 12-Week Temporary Contract

Pay Rate: Up to £32 per hour

Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for two Building Control Surveyors to join a busy Local Authority Building Control team based in Birkenhead.

In this role, you will play a central part in ensuring all building and construction activities across the North West adhere to statutory Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and public safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect deposited plans and building notices to assess compliance with Building Regulations and relevant legislation.
• Conduct statutory on-site inspections across domestic and commercial developments, ensuring workmanship, materials, and practices comply with approved plans.
• Assess basic structural calculations and consult with external statutory bodies, including the fire service and water authorities.
• Investigate unauthorised building works, contraventions, and dangerous structures, preparing formal statements and enforcement documentation where required.
• Participate as required in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota for dangerous structures.
• Provide professional technical advice and guidance to architects, developers, contractors, and members of the public.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Building Control Surveyor within a Local Authority or Approved Inspector / Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA) environment.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and relevant health and safety legislation.
• Experience in defect diagnosis, site inspection regimes, and basic structural assessment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle compliance issues diplomatically and authoritatively.
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits across the organisation.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (compliance documentation, including criminal conviction declaration and confidentiality agreement, will be completed prior to submission).