A client within the Public Sector based in North East Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join their Building Control Service as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority building control environment.
The Role
The key purpose of the role is to lead and deliver the local authority’s Building Control function, ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations, Building Act 1984, and associated legislation, while supporting service excellence, public safety, and customer satisfaction.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Leading and supervising a team of operational Building Control Surveyors to ensure statutory compliance and service delivery
Managing and overseeing major and complex building control projects, including high-risk buildings
Inspecting deposited plans and undertaking site inspections in line with Building Regulations and statutory timeframes
Leading enforcement action, investigations into dangerous structures, demolitions, and unauthorised works
Providing expert technical advice, acting as an expert witness where required, and supporting corporate and regeneration projectsThe Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require the following essential qualifications:
Degree-level qualification in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering, or equivalent
Corporate Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CABE)
Registration with the Building Safety Regulator (or working towards the appropriate class under the BICoF framework)The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
Extensive experience working within a Local Authority Building Control service
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, enforcement processes, and the Building Act 1984The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £45 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) (approximately £35 per hour PAYE).
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
If this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this advert to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period