Senior Building Control Surveyor

Heathrow Airport; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow Airport seeks a Registered Building Inspector to lead compliance assessments and mentor team members in a dynamic environment. This pivotal role involves supporting a range of projects while adhering to building regulations and maintaining service excellence. Join a team dedicated to sustainability and shaping the future of aviation.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Private health insurance

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration as a Building Inspector is mandatory.
• Membership with a recognized institution is required.
• Strong ability to assess compliance based on technical foundations.

Responsibilities

• Timely reviews of plans for compliance with Building Regulations.
• Conduct in-person inspections and assessments for compliance.
• Mentor and support unqualified team members in professional development.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Leadership

Project management

Education

Registered Building Inspector (Class 3G or 3H)

Full member of a professional institution (e.g., RICS, CABE)

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Job Description

This is a pivotal role that combines technical expertise, regulatory assurance, and leadership to support a wide range of developments—from routine projects to complex, high-profile schemes. You will play a key role in maintaining service excellence, mentoring team members, and driving continuous improvement within our ISO 9001-accredited quality management framework.

Responsibilities

• The timely review and assessment of submitted plans for compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards, including in-person inspections to ensure compliance.
• Assessing the need for and carrying out consultations (statutory and others) necessary for projects.
• Assessment of overall compliance with Building Regulations, including issuing appropriate documentation when necessary.
• Maintaining and developing personal competence (SKEB) in relevant subject areas to ensure relevant registration is achieved and maintained.
• Supporting part/unqualified team members to gain exposure and develop their SKEB for appropriate registration.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H level (Class 2F considered).
• Must be a full member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., RICS, CABE, CIOB, CIBSE).
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to assess compliance from first principles.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Experience in project management of the building control function, including engagement on major projects.
• Experience in building control within multi-tenanted commercial buildings or reviewing fire engineered solutions.

About Us

There's something special about working at Heathrow, the world's most iconic airport. Its sights, sounds, and vibrant atmosphere make it an exciting place to build a career.

Every day offers new possibilities and stories, with a diverse environment of cultures and experiences. We pride ourselves on our ambition to lead in sustainability and to serve millions of passengers worldwide.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries, performance bonuses, share schemes, generous leave, market-leading pensions, private health insurance, wellbeing tools, and extensive learning opportunities for a fulfilling career.

Working Location

Our hybrid approach allows some roles to work from home part of the week, with arrangements varying by team. You need to be based in the UK within commuting distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow promotes sustainable travel options as outlined in their Sustainable Travel Guide.

Equal Opportunities

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, championing diversity and inclusivity through our networks and accessible workplace.

About the Team

Our Solutions team manages project delivery, process improvements, and infrastructure to support Heathrow's growth and sustainability goals. Join us to work on impactful projects that shape the future of aviation and urban infrastructure.