Building Control Surveyor in Manchester)

Penguin Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national building consultancy is seeking a Building Control Surveyor to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have BSR registration, experience in site inspections, and strong client engagement skills. A competitive salary is offered alongside generous holiday and health benefits.

Benefits

Additional holiday days

Birthday off

Christmas Shutdown

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid professional membership and BSR registration fees

Company pension scheme

Company Sick Pay

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in site inspections and plan assessments is essential.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of buildings ensuring compliance with Building Regulations.
• Review and approve technical plans.
• Manage workload to provide timely and professional service.

Skills

Client engagement

Technical competency

Organisational skills

Self-driven

Education

Registered with BSR, minimum Level 2A

Membership in MRICS, MCABE, or MCIOB

Job description

Building Control Surveyor

CTJ34

£50,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance

Manchester/Liverpool/Leeds/Bradford

Benefits:

* An additional 1-day holiday per year of service (up to 4 extra days).

* Your birthday off, every year.

* Christmas Shutdown: Full company closure between Christmas & New Year - not deducted from your holiday entitlement.

* Healthcare Cash Plan: Receive tax-free reimbursements for everyday health costs (dental, optical, hospital stays, etc.)

* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 helpline and app access for counselling, legal, and wellbeing support.

* Paid professional membership and BSR registration fees.

* Company pension scheme: 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution (auto-enrolment after 3 months).

* Company Sick Pay: Up to 8 weeks within a rolling 12-month period after probation.

* Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme: Flexibility to trade up to 5 holiday days annually.

Our client is a national building consultancy that provides expert support to professionals across the built environment. Specialising in Building Safety, Environmental Compliance, and Building Control, they are dedicated to ensuring projects progress efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct inspections of buildings under construction or undergoing conversion, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations.

* Review and approve technical plans, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.

* Proactively manage your own workload to provide timely, helpful, and professional service, with an emphasis on maximising time spent on-site.

* Accurately record inspection findings and communicate relevant feedback to clients and stakeholders.

About you:

* Registered with BSR, minimum Level 2A.

* A member of one of the following professional bodies: MRICS, MCABE, MCIOB.

* Strong understanding of Building Regulations and related legislation.

* Previous experience in site inspections and plan assessments.

* Excellent client engagement skills, technically competent, well-organised, and self-driven.