Job Advert: Senior Building Control Surveyor - Planning
Location: Newport - Remote
Employment Type: Temporary (24 Weeks)
Start Date: 10 November 2025
Number of Roles: 1
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working may be required)
Salary: PAYE: £20.31 per hour | Umbrella: £26.00 per hour
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Are you an experienced Building Control Surveyor looking for a senior role within a forward-thinking local authority?
Network Recruitment Wales is seeking a Senior Building Control Surveyor to join the Planning team within the Regeneration & Economic Development Service Area for a 24-week temporary assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity to take a lead role in shaping safe, compliant, and sustainable developments—supporting major commercial and industrial projects across the region.
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What You’ll Do:
* Act as the senior officer within the Building Control Section, leading and supporting the delivery of high-quality building control services.
* Oversee, allocate, and review the work of Building Control Surveyors, ensuring compliance with building regulations and council policy.
* Provide technical expertise on major developments, including complex commercial and industrial projects requiring fire engineering design solutions.
* Respond to dangerous structures both during and outside of standard working hours, ensuring public safety at all times.
* Promote Local Authority Building Control through partnerships, marketing initiatives, and annual Building Excellence Awards.
* Support and deputise for the Building Control Manager when required.
* Contribute to service improvement initiatives, ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems, and LABC continuous improvement strategies.
* Manage stakeholder relationships with developers, architects, and partner agencies to encourage a customer-focused, solutions-driven approach.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare obligations, promoting best practice across the service.
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What We’re Looking For:
* Demonstrable post-qualification experience in building control and enforcement work.
* Competency Validation (minimum Class 2).
* Full membership or working towards membership of RICS, MCABE, M.B.Eng, or equivalent professional body.
* Recognised qualification in Building Control/Surveying (e.g., ONC, HNC, Degree).
* Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory obligations, and ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems.
* Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor staff.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex cases and represent the Council professionally.
* IT literate, with experience using GIS and database systems.
* Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work out of hours where necessary.
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Essential Requirements:
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Criminal Convictions Declaration
* CV
* Signed Confidentiality Agreement (upon offer)
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Desirable:
* Experience managing or supporting large commercial or industrial projects
* Knowledge of fire safety engineering and complex building design solutions
* Experience promoting and marketing Building Control services
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Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to play a leading part in ensuring building safety and compliance across a range of high-profile projects. You’ll be joining a dedicated and professional team committed to service excellence and continuous improvement.
Working remotely, you’ll enjoy flexibility while contributing to key regeneration and development initiatives that shape the built environment of the future.
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How to Apply:
Ready to take the next step in your Building Control career? Submit your CV and required documents to Network Recruitment Wales today!
📞 Contact us: 01443 230222
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Don’t miss this opportunity to join a progressive and respected local authority service — apply now!