Freelance Building Control Surveyor

DM Safety and Health Services Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 64,575 - 101,475; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible freelance working arrangements

Diverse portfolio of projects

Competitive day rates

Job summary

A health and safety consultancy in the North West is seeking a Freelance Building Control Surveyor to oversee compliance for various building projects. Candidates must have an RICS-accredited qualification and strong experience in residential, commercial, and healthcare sectors. This role offers flexible working arrangements and competitive day rates based on experience. Interested applicants should email their CV and day rate expectations.

Qualifications

• Registered and qualified under the RICS competency framework.
• Experience in Residential, Commercial, and Healthcare sectors.
• Ability to work flexibly as a self-employed consultant.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plan checks and site inspections.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Building Safety Act.
• Provide practical advice to clients and contractors.

Skills

Strong technical background

Fire safety and structural standards

Client management skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Building Regulations

Education

RICS-accredited qualification

Degree in Building Control / Building Surveying

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed • Sector: Residential & Commercial Construction • Salary: Day Rate (please include expectations in your application)

DM Safety & Health Services is a leading independent Health & Safety consultancy, proudly serving clients nationwide since 2008. Based in the North West, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality HSE services across a wide range of sectors. We’re looking to expand our team with an experienced Building Surveyor on a freelance basis.

Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly qualified Freelance Building Control Surveyor to provide professional services across residential, commercial and healthcare building projects in the North West. The successful candidate will have a strong technical background, be registered and qualified under the RICS competency framework, and possess academic qualifications in Building Control.

This role involves ensuring compliance with the latest statutory requirements, including CDM 2015, the Building Regulations 2022 and the Building Safety Act, while delivering expert guidance to developers, contractors, architects, and private clients as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plan checks, site inspections, and assessments of building works across housebuilding and commercial projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Regulations 2022, the Building Safety Act, and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Provide clear, pragmatic, and timely advice to clients, design teams, and contractors on all aspects of building control.
• Assess fire safety, structural integrity, accessibility, energy efficiency, and sustainability standards in line with current regulations.
• Prepare and issue reports, certificates, and formal documentation in accordance with RICS and local authority standards.
• Manage workload independently, prioritising projects to meet deadlines while maintaining high professional standards.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, developers, and professional consultants to support compliance and risk management.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes, codes of practice, and technical standards.
• RICS-accredited qualification (Chartered or Associate level).
• Degree, diploma, or equivalent academic qualification in Building Control / Building Surveying.
• Demonstrable experience in Residential, Commercial and Healthcare Sectors.
• In-depth working knowledge of: Building Regulations 2022, Building Safety Act, CDM, Fire safety and structural standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly as a self-employed consultant.
• Membership of other relevant professional bodies (e.g., CABE, CIOB).
• Experience with high-rise or complex developments.
• Understanding of sustainability and energy efficiency frameworks.
• Strong client management skills and a commercial mindset.

What We Offer

• Flexible freelance working arrangements.
• A diverse portfolio of projects across the North West.
• Competitive day rates, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of developers, contractors, and professional teams.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic and growing company, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV, along with your availability and day rate expectations, to:

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Ready to apply? Follow the link to apply through our careers page or email your details to the address above.