Building Control Surveyor - Class2

Panoramic Associates; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building consultancy is seeking a Building Control Officer for a full-time contract role. The position offers hybrid working options and involves conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting various building control tasks. Ideal candidates should be Registered Building Inspectors with strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach. This role promises a varied workload in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Training and development opportunities

Mileage and travel policies

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class A, B, D) required.
• Strong experience with inspections in residential and commercial projects necessary.
• Able to make confident decisions within registration scope.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building control inspections and record findings.
• Investigate dangerous structures and unauthorized works.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide pre-application advice.
• Support plan checks and comply with building regulations.

Skills

Registered Building Inspector

Experience in inspections across domestic and commercial buildings

Clear communication skills

ICT literate

Customer-focused approach

Tools

Electronic plan-checking systems

Inspection software

Job description

Building Control Officer - Full Time. Contract Role - Flexible Hours. Site-Based with Hybrid Options. Outside IR35.

You’re a Registered Building Inspector looking for a new challenge? We’re offering a full-time contract role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable development across a varied workload.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy the variety of site inspections, problem-solving on the ground, and working as part of a professional, supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out building control site inspections and recording your findings
• Investigating dangerous structures and unauthorised works
• Responding to public enquiries and offering pre-application advice
• Supporting with plan checks, full plan decisions, and discharge of conditions
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations across domestic, housing, and low-risk commercial projects

What We\'re Looking For

• A Registered Building Inspector (minimum Class A, B, D)
• Strong experience in inspections across domestic, housing, and low-risk commercial buildings
• Ability to make confident, complex decisions within your scope of registration
• Clear and professional communication skills - written and verbal
• ICT literate, with confidence in using electronic plan-checking systems and inspection software (training provided)
• Professional, customer-focused approach with a willingness to work flexibly

Why This Role?

• Full-time contract - up to 40 hours per week
• Flexible working arrangements with some hybrid options available
• A varied and interesting workload - no two weeks are the same
• Great opportunity to maintain and develop your competence and registration
• Supportive team environment with training and development provided
• Mileage and travel policies in place
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Location: Site-based across multiple districts, with hybrid working where suitable
• Contract Basis: Outside IR35

If you\'re looking for a full-time role that offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact in Building Control, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.