Principal Registered Building Inspector (Hybrid)

Pertemps London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 106,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps London is seeking a Principal/Senior Building Control Surveyor (Registered Building Inspector) to lead a Building Control team in London. The role is interim/temporary with hybrid work (3 days on site, 2 remote) and involves autonomous project management, advisory responsibilities and mentoring junior staff.

You will assess applications, perform site inspections and provide expert compliance guidance across residential, commercial and public-sector projects while aligning with Building

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act, Building Safety Act and related legislation.
• Experience in plan checking, Building Regulation assessments, site inspections and compliance reviews.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and customer-focus skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess Building Regulation applications, plans and technical submissions.
• Carry out site inspections across a diverse range of building types.
• Manage projects appropriate to RBI registration level and competency.
• Provide clear, practical compliance and technical advice.
• Support statutory Building Control functions and BSR requirements.
• Mentor Building Control Officers, trainees and apprentices.
• Work collaboratively with developers, architects, consultants and internal Council teams.
• Contribute to service improvement and modernisation initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Customer focus

Independent working

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Pertemps London is seeking a Principal/Senior Building Control Surveyor (Registered Building Inspector) to lead a Building Control team in London. The role is interim/temporary with hybrid work (3 days on site, 2 remote) and involves autonomous project management, advisory responsibilities and mentoring junior staff.

You will assess applications, perform site inspections and provide expert compliance guidance across residential, commercial and public-sector projects while aligning with Building