Senior Building Control Surveyor - High-Risk Buildings (Contract)
Location: Merseyside Area / Hybrid
Contract: Interim (initial term with potential extension)
Rate: Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)
The Opportunity
Joshua Robert is working in partnership with a national, government-backed regulatory function at the forefront of building safety reform across England.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Building Control professional to play a key role in the assessment of Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), supporting critical regulatory decisions that directly impact the safety of residents and the future of building standards.
You will operate within a multi-disciplinary environment, contributing technical expertise to complex schemes and ensuring that submissions are rigorously assessed against current building regulations and best practice.
The Role
This position sits within a specialist function focused on the design-stage assessment of complex, high-rise residential and mixed-use developments.
Working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will provide technical building control expertise to support robust, evidence-based decision making.
Key responsibilities include:
Reviewing detailed building control submissions for new build Higher-Risk Buildings, assessing compliance with the Building Regulations 2010
Providing clear, structured technical advice to regulatory leads and case teams
Supporting the interpretation of complex design information, identifying areas of non-compliance or technical risk
Contributing to MDT discussions, offering informed recommendations to support proportionate regulatory outcomes
Peer reviewing applications and ensuring consistency in technical decision making
Identifying procedural or technical issues within submissions and advising on appropriate regulatory responses
Supporting wider regulatory and policy teams in the interpretation and application of building regulations About You
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in building control, ideally with exposure to complex or high-rise residential developments.
You will bring:
Substantial experience in building control, either within a Local Authority, Approved Inspector, or Registered Building Inspector environment
Proven experience assessing compliance with building regulations across complex schemes
Strong technical knowledge of building regulations and associated guidance
The ability to interpret detailed technical information and apply it pragmatically within a regulatory framework
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical issues clearly and concisely
Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams or alongside other technical specialists
A collaborative approach, with the confidence to challenge where appropriate and contribute to high-level decision making Registration within the Building Inspector Competence Framework (Class 2 or above) would be advantageous.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to:
Work on some of the most complex and high-profile building projects in the UK
Contribute to a nationally significant building safety agenda
Operate within a highly collaborative, technically driven environment
Gain exposure to a broad range of stakeholders, disciplines, and regulatory challenges
Play a meaningful role in shaping safer buildings for the future How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Joshua Robert or submit your CV. Further details on the organisation and project scope will be shared at interview stage