Senior/Principal Building Control Surveyor

Sweco; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Building Control consultancy in London is seeking motivated Class 2 and 3 Building Inspectors. The role involves conducting plan checks, site visits, and providing professional advice. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical knowledge, relevant accreditation, and a proactive approach to client relationships. This position operates on a hybrid model, promoting work-life balance and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Training and development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced professional with a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to undertake plan checks and site visits.
• Strong technical knowledge applicable to building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plan checks for Building Regulation approval.
• Prepare site visit reports and witness tests.
• Provide professional advice in client and design team meetings.

Skills

Problem-solving mindset

Technical knowledge

Strong client relationship management

Education

RICS, CABE, CIOB or similar accreditation

Job description

About Us

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

Sweco Building Control are the leading Building Control consultancy in England and Wales, providing market-leading expertise as a Corporate Approved Inspector since 1998. We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of Building Control services, our approach is to listen and engage with our clients to anticipate the regulatory issues that will need resolving and work in partnership to deliver a successful project.

We offer our clients in all sectors a class-leading regulatory & consultancy Building Standards service that is specifically coordinated to meet the responsibilities being imposed through the Building Safety Act and BCAR processes. We’re at the forefront of the industry—and we want you to join us.

We are currently looking for motivated Class 2 and 3 Building Inspectors to join our team. We we operate a hybrid model which for us means typically 3 days in the office or on site and 2 days at home (depending on the need for site visits/clients meetings).

What does the role involve?

You’ll manage a broad and interesting range of projects where you will be a member of a highly motivated team and have responsibility for:

• Undertaking plan checks submitted for Building Regulation approval.
• Undertaking site visits, preparing site visit reports, witnessing tests (therefore a full, valid driving licence is essential).
• Attending client and design team meetings to give professional advice regarding building control work.
• Be familiar with and use the management systems, including complying with the Quality Management system.
• Operating in accordance with the commercial requirements of the projects (costs and programme).

What we need:

• A qualified and experienced expert with a commitment to excellence.
• A #DifferenceMaker outlook – we’re transforming society together in everything we do.
• Strong technical knowledge and a creative problem-solving mindset.
• A proactive approach to client relationships and delivering outstanding service.
• RICS, CABE, CIOB or similar accreditation.

What's in it for you?

Working for Sweco Building Control you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop together. A meaningful career where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

As the only Building Control body accreditation with an ISO 17020, in relation to impartiality, you'll work to maintain the highest standards alongside a team of innovators in a variety of projects, with regular training and bitesized learning opportunities.

We're committed to enabling all our colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible and hybrid working, to ensure we have a healthy work/ life balance, and ask our employees to have an office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.