Senior/Principal Building Control Surveyors

Sweco UK; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building control consultancy is seeking motivated Class 2 and 3 Building Inspectors to join their team in the United Kingdom. This role offers a hybrid working model, typically involving 3 days in the office and 2 days at home. Responsibilities include undertaking plan checks, site visits, and providing professional advice at meetings. Candidates should have relevant accreditations and a proactive attitude. Competitive benefits include flexible working, a pension scheme, and additional holidays.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks policy)

Competitive pension contribution

Life Assurance

Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

Payment of 2 relevant professional subscriptions

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced expert with a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to undertake site visits and prepare reports.
• Full, valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake plan checks for Building Regulation approval.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports.
• Provide professional advice in client and design meetings.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Creative problem-solving mindset

Proactive client relationships

Education

RICS, CABE, CIOB or similar accreditation

Job description

Job Overview

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

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. We are at the forefront of the industry and want you to join us.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications & Expertise

• A qualified and experienced expert with a commitment to excellence.
• A #DifferenceMaker outlook – we are 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.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks policy)
• Competitive pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• Payment of 2 relevant professional subscriptions
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year
• Support through professional accreditation processes with bonuses and salary review on achievement
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
• We plant a tree for all new starters!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It is important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.