Senior Building Control Surveyor

Heathrow; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport in London is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor. This pivotal role combines technical expertise, regulatory assurance, and leadership to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and support diverse projects. Candidates must be Registered Building Inspectors and full members of a relevant professional institution. The position offers opportunities for mentoring and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to assess compliance from first principles.
• Experience in project management of building control function.
• Experience of building control in multi-tenanted commercial buildings or in reviewing fire engineered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess submitted plans for compliance with Building Regulations.
• Assess construction activities via in-person inspections.
• Support team members to develop necessary competencies.

Skills

Regulatory assurance

Technical expertise

Leadership

Compliance assessment

Education

Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H level

Full member of a relevant professional institution (such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or CIBSE)

Job description

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Senior Building Control Surveyor, London

Client:

Heathrow

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1ed88c428a77

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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.

• The timely review and assessment of submitted plans for compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards as well as assessment of construction activities via in-person inspection activities to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards.
• Assessing the need for a range of consultations (statutory and others) necessary for projects.
• Assessment of overall compliance with Building Regulations, including issuing appropriate documentation or when necessary.
• Maintaining and developing personal competence (SKEB) in relevant subject areas to ensure relevant registration is achieved and maintained.
• Supporting part/unqualified members of the team to gain the necessary exposure to develop their SKEB to gain appropriate registration.
• Must be a Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H level (Class 2F would also be considered).
• Must be a full member of a relevant professional institution (such as RICS, CABE, CIOB or CIBSE).
• Strong technical knowledge and ability to assess compliance from first principles.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Project management of the building control function (management and planning of building control engagement on major projects).
• Experience of building control in multi-tenanted commercial buildings or in reviewing fire engineered solutions.