Building Surveyor

The Abbey; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in England is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor to join their team. This full-time role entails assessing Building Regulation applications, conducting inspections, and managing major projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in surveying or engineering, and corporate membership of a professional body. The position offers £50 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting the local authority environment.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Job advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification in surveying or engineering.
• Corporate membership of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Assess applications for Building Regulation consent and conduct inspections.
• Project manage major development schemes and ensure compliance.
• Advise architects, engineers, and the public on building regulations.
• Conduct fire safety assessments and manage dangerous structures.
• Deputise for management in their absence at court sessions or hearings.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Building Regulations

Project management experience

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Education

Degree in surveying, engineering, or related discipline

Corporate membership of RICS or Building Engineers Association

Job description

Job Description

Client within the Public Sector based in [County] is recruiting for a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Building Regulations & Land Charges 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 in a building control or regulatory environment.

The Role

The key purpose of the role is to efficiently and effectively undertake the assessment of applications for Building Regulation consent within the Partnership Area, conduct associated building inspections, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. The role also includes project management of major schemes for partner companies, fulfilling statutory responsibilities for dangerous structures, and acting as the Building Authority in safety matters related to sports grounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessing Building Notice and Full Plans Applications and carrying out site inspections to ensure compliance with the Building Act, Building Regulations, and allied legislation.
• Project managing major and complex development schemes within the partnership area and for partner companies outside the area.
• Responding to queries and providing advice to architects, engineers, builders, and the public regarding building regulations.
• Undertaking fire safety assessments, inspections of dangerous structures, and initiating enforcement actions where necessary.
• Deputising for the Building Regulation Manager and Principal Surveyor when required and attending court sessions, inquiries, and hearings.

Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• An appropriate degree or equivalent qualification in surveying, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Corporate membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS or Association of Building Engineers).

Beneficial Skills

• Experience in project management of major and complex commercial developments.
• Knowledge of fire safety and dangerous structures legislation.
• Proven experience of supervising and developing staff within a local authority environment.

Pay

£50 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £40 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to .uk or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on to discuss the vacancy in more detail. Even if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please 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.