Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor

SOLOS Consultants Ltd; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; Hybrid; GBP 106.000 - 134.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SOLOS Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor (RBI) in London for an interim, hybrid role. The position covers residential, commercial, regeneration and public-sector projects with a focus on building safety and regulatory compliance.

You will manage diverse Building Control applications, perform inspections, advise developers and collaborate with a skilled team. This 3-month contract offers autonomy, development opportunities and professional growth within a

Qualifikationen

• Current RBI status with Class 2A/2B/2D minimum registration.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Act and related legislation.
• Experience in plan checking, building regulation assessments and site inspections.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to professional competence.

Aufgaben

• Assess Building Regulation applications, plans and submissions.
• Undertake site inspections across various building types.
• Manage projects in line with RBI class and competency.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Act and safety laws.
• Provide practical technical advice to developers, architects, contractors and consultants.
• Support Building Control functions and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Act as senior technical resource and mentor junior surveyors.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to service improvement and professional development initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Registered Building Inspector status

Plan checking experience

Building Regulations knowledge

Site inspections experience

Communication & Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

RBI registration class 2A/2B/2D

Chartered membership CABE/CIOB/RICS

Jobbeschreibung

Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor (RBI)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Contract: 3 months initially

Rate: £575-£725 per day DOE

Working Pattern: 3 days on-site / in the borough, 2 days remote

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The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor (Registered Building Inspector) for an interim opportunity within a London Local Authority.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified RBI to take on a varied and technically interesting caseload, covering residential, commercial, regeneration and public-sector developments.

You will play a key role in ensuring building safety, regulatory compliance and high standards of construction, while working alongside a knowledgeable Building Control team. The position offers considerable autonomy, technical responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to service development and support the professional growth of colleagues.

The Role

You will manage a diverse caseload of Building Control applications and inspections, providing technical advice and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assessing Building Regulation applications, plans and technical submissions.
• Undertaking site inspections across a variety of building types.
• Managing projects in line with your RBI registration class and competency.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Act and Building Safety legislation.
• Providing practical technical advice to developers, architects, contractors and consultants.
• Supporting statutory Building Control functions and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Acting as a senior technical resource and supporting junior surveyors, trainees and apprentices.
• Building effective relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to service improvement, modernisation and professional development initiatives.

About You

• Current Registered Building Inspector status, with a minimum registration level of Class 2A, 2B or 2D.
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act and associated legislation.
• Significant experience in plan checking, Building Regulation assessments and site inspections.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to maintaining professional competence.

Desirable experience:

• RBI Class 2E or 2F registration.
• Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Local Authority Building Control experience.
• Experience with higher-risk buildings, complex developments or modern methods of construction.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior surveyors.

Working Arrangements

This is a hybrid position, with approximately three days per week spent within the borough undertaking site inspections and/or office attendance. The remaining time can be worked remotely where appropriate, allowing flexibility for plan checking, report writing and administrative duties.

Rates

• Class 2A / 2B / 2D: Up to £575 per day.
• Class 2E / 2F: Up to £725 per day.