Senior Building Control Surveyor

Carbon60; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in London is looking for a Senior Building Control Surveyor to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and manage building control services. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in building control or a related field, and have qualifications as a Registered Building Inspector. Excellent technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and experience in multi-tenanted commercial buildings are desirable. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the built environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H level (Class 2F will also be considered).
• Experience in building control for multi-tenanted commercial buildings.
• Reviewing fire-engineered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing submitted plans for compliance.
• Conducting on-site inspections for regulatory verification.
• Coordinating consultations for overall compliance.
• Developing guidance and training for knowledge improvement.
• Maintaining the ISO 9001 Quality Management system.

Skills

Compliance assessment

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation abilities

Education

Degree in building control or related construction discipline

Full membership in RICS, CABE, CIOB or CIBSE

Job description

The Senior Building Control Surveyor is a critical role at the UK's flagship airport, responsible for providing high-quality, customer-focused building control services. As a Senior Building Control Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of ensuring compliance with the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, and Building (Registered Building Control Approvers, etc.) (England) 2024.

This company is seeking an experienced and technically proficient individual to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assessing submitted plans to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards
• Conducting on-site inspections to verify construction activities meet regulatory requirements
• Coordinating necessary consultations and assessments to ensure overall compliance
• Developing and delivering guidance and training to improve knowledge and compliance among team members and customers
• Maintaining and enhancing the company's ISO 9001 Quality Management system

To be successful in this role, you must be a Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H level (Class 2F will also be considered). A degree in building control or a related construction discipline, as well as full membership in a relevant professional institution (such as RICS, CABE, CIOB, or CIBSE), are essential.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical knowledge and the ability to assess compliance from first principles
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation abilities
• Desirable experience in building control for multi‑tenanted commercial buildings and reviewing fire‑engineered solutions

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward‑thinking company, where you can make a significant impact on the built environment.

If you are a highly skilled and motivated Senior Building Control Surveyor, please apply below, or reach out to Ed Powell on 02038 163817.

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