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We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Building Control Surveyor to join our team and support the delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service across a wide range of building developments. In this role, you will be responsible for processing plans, carrying out inspections, and ensuring compliance with current building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation. You will manage your own caseload, including more complex matters such as enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures. You will contribute to the achievement of local and national performance targets and support the accurate recording of inspections and report writing using a range of digital systems, including Building Control, Planning, EDRMS, and GIS platforms. The role also involves working on complex commercial projects and developments within major growth areas. As part of a collaborative team, you will work closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners, while also supporting junior team members through mentoring, shadowing, and knowledge sharing. You will use specialist surveying and compliance equipment, such as theodolites, thermal imaging cameras, laser measures, and moisture meters, to support effective inspection and assessment. Salary will be dependant on qualifications and experience.
Job Responsibility:
Processing plans
Carrying out inspections
Ensuring compliance with current building regulations, health and safety, and related legislation
Managing own caseload, including enforcement, contraventions, demolitions and dangerous structures
Contributing to achievement of local and national performance targets
Supporting accurate recording of inspections and report writing using digital systems
Working on complex commercial projects and developments within major growth areas
Working closely with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners
Supporting junior team members through mentoring, shadowing, and knowledge sharing
Requirements:
Strong knowledge of current building regulations, private sector building control, and related legislation
Understanding of national quality and customer service standards
Significant post-qualification experience
Experience working on higher-risk buildings and complex commercial developments
Ability to prioritise workloads to meet demanding deadlines
Excellent negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to build effective working relationships
Organised and detail-focused
Capable of producing clear, accurate reports and inspection records
Proactive and innovative approach
Confidence in training, mentoring, or supporting junior colleagues
HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a related subject (or a degree or equivalent)
Membership of a relevant professional body such as CABE, RICS, or CIOB
Registered with the Building Safety Regulator at Class 2
Broad range of IT skills
Experience using specialist surveying equipment
What we offer:
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
Sick pay
Local government pension scheme
Access to a range of benefits via Employee Benefits Platform
In-store and online discounts
Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Bank Holiday flexibility
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to pension
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
Paid volunteering hours
Access to equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards