Senior Building Control Surveyor

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; West Drayton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in West Drayton is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to provide high-quality building control services. Responsibilities include reviewing plans for compliance, conducting site inspections, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate must hold a degree in building control, be a registered building inspector, and possess strong technical and interpersonal skills. This role emphasizes compliance with building standards and promotes continual improvement in building control processes.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and ability to assess compliance from first principles.
• Experience in multi-tenanted commercial buildings is desirable.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality building control services as per the Building Act 1984.
• Review and assess submitted plans for compliance with Building Regulations.
• Conduct timely inspections to ensure compliance with building standards.

Skills

Technical knowledge to assess compliance

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in building control or related construction discipline

Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G, 3H, or 2F level

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

Job description

Senior Building Control Surveyor reporting into the Head of Building Control based at West Drayton.

Role Purpose

• To provide a high quality, customer focused building control service within the framework of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010 and Building (Registered Building Control Approvers, etc.) (England) 2024, including.
  • Providing end-to-end technical and legal assurance expertise in building control for a portfolio of projects including major developments in complex environments through plan review and site assessment activities.
  • Providing technical supervision, mentoring and training to other members of the team (including apprentices or those working at a higher class than registered at)
• Ensure that building control activities meet prescribed performance standards and comply with internal ISO 9001 Quality Management processes and systems
• Contribute to the continual improvement of processes and systems as required by ISO9001
• Development of client knowledge of Building Regulations to improve effectiveness of the Building Control function
• Occasional provision of expert advice and support in areas where building regulations may not apply
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports to the Head of Building Control as required

Principal Accountabilities

• The timely review and assessment of submitted plans for compliance with Building Regulations and relevant standards.
• The timely review and 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 and carrying out consultations (statutory and others) necessary for projects
• Assessment of overall compliance with Building Regulations, including issuing appropriate documentation or when necessary
• To operate in accordance with any RBCA, RBI registration and other relevant obligations
• Developing and delivering appropriate guidance and training both within the team and across our core customers to improve levels of knowledge and compliance.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with key stakeholders within and outside to ensure that service standards are maintained, and the building control role is developed
• Support part/unqualified members of the team gain the necessary exposure to develop their SKEB to gain appropriate registration
• Working with other senior Building Control colleagues to balance workload within the team and ensure appropriate resources are deployed in relation to project risks
• Maintain and develop the ISO9001 Quality Management system through.
  • Carrying out periodic reviews of projects to ensure alignment with the quality management framework
  • Identifying, developing and implementing quality management initiatives within the organisation
  • Proactively supporting quality management through involvement in quality meetings, NCR investigations and other activities
• Maintaining and developing personal competence (SKEB) in relevant subject areas to ensure relevant registration is achieved and maintained.
• Support the Head of Building Control in the financial planning and business management of the function, implementing strategic improvements and initiatives identified by the Head of Building Control.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Must be a Registered Building Inspector at Class 3G or 3H level (Class 2F would also be considered)
• Must hold a degree in building control or related construction discipline
• 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
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Desirable

• Experience of building control in multi‑tenanted commercial buildings
• Experience in reviewing fire engineered solutions
• Project management of the building control function (management and planning of building control engagement on major projects)
• Experience of supervision, managing and mentoring more junior members of a team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.