Remote Plan checker

Matchtech; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance (or company car)

Private healthcare

Pension

Holiday allowance plus shutdown

Training & development PDP

Progression to Class 2F

Flexible working practices

No financial targets

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an experienced Building Control Plan Checker to join a growing team on a fully remote basis in the UK. You will assess plans for compliance with Building Regulations and produce clear, robust plan-checking reports for clients and design teams.

The role suits someone who is confident working independently, can manage their own workload remotely, and enjoys providing high-quality technical guidance to clients and design teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Building Control plan checking in private sector or local authority.
• Experience assessing projects from Class 2A with training provided up to Class 2F.
• Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations, Approved Documents and related legislation.
• Excellent technical judgement and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to explain technical issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Confident with digital plan-checking systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed remote plan checks for projects from Class 2A upwards.
• Produce clear, accurate, well-structured plan-checking reports.
• Liaise with clients, architects, designers and contractors to resolve technical queries.
• Provide professional advice on regulatory compliance and technical standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with internal procedures.
• Manage workload effectively to meet agreed timescales and service levels.

Skills

Building Control plan checking

Technical judgement

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Building Control degree

Tools

Plan-checking software

IT skills

Job description

Building Control - Plan Checker (Remote)

Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based / anywhere in the UK)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Building Control Plan Checker to join a growing team on a fully remote basis. You will assess plans for compliance with Building Regulations and produce clear, technically robust plan-checking reports.

This role suits someone who is confident working independently, can manage their own workload remotely, and enjoys providing high-quality technical guidance to clients and design teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed remote plan checks for projects from Class 2A upwards.
• Produce clear, accurate, well-structured plan-checking reports.
• Liaise with clients, architects, designers and contractors to resolve technical queries.
• Provide professional advice on regulatory compliance and technical standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with internal procedures.
• Manage workload effectively to meet agreed timescales and service levels.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in Building Control plan checking (private sector or local authority).
• Demonstrable experience assessing projects from Class 2A with training provided (up to Class 2F).
• Strong working knowledge of current Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and relevant legislation.
• Excellent technical judgement and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Confident IT skills and familiarity with digital plan-checking systems.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Building Control, Construction, Surveying, or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CABE, CIOB).
• Experience working within a remote or hybrid building control environment.

What We Offer (Benefits)

• Competitive base salary: 50,000 - 55,000
• Discretionary bonus (bonus schemes may be paid/assessed periodically and are performance/company dependent)
• Company car OR car allowance (car allowance typically quoted at 350 per month; vehicle options may include hybrid/electric choices depending on package)
• Private healthcare
• Pension (contribution scheme offered)
• Holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown (shutdown period provided in addition to annual leave on some packages)
• Training & development: strong development focus, including a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and support with professional development
• Long-term progression plan with support to develop up to Class 2F
• Supportive, collaborative culture with flexible working practices
• No financial targets highlighted for surveyors (role focused on technical delivery and service)