Principal​/Senior Building Control Surveyor

Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor (RBI)

Location:

London (Hybrid)

Contract:

3 months initially

Rate: £575–£725 per day DOE

Working Pattern: 3 days on-site / in the borough, 2 days remote

IR35:
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We are currently seeking an experienced Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor (Registered Building Inspector) for an interim opportunity within a London Local Authority.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified RBI to take on a varied and technically interesting caseload, covering residential, commercial, regeneration and public-sector developments.

You will play a key role in ensuring building safety, regulatory compliance and high standards of construction, while working alongside a knowledgeable Building Control team. The position offers considerable autonomy, technical responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to service development and support the professional growth of colleagues.

You will manage a diverse caseload of Building Control applications and inspections, providing technical advice and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.

• Assessing Building Regulation applications, plans and technical submissions.
• Undertaking site inspections across a variety of building types.
• Managing projects in line with your RBI registration class and competency.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Act and Building Safety legislation.
• Providing practical technical advice to developers, architects, contractors and consultants.
• Supporting statutory Building Control functions and Building Safety Regulator requirements.
• Acting as a senior technical resource and supporting junior surveyors, trainees and apprentices.
• Building effective relationships with internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to service improvement, modernisation and professional development initiatives.

To be considered, you will have:

• Current Registered Building Inspector status, with a minimum registration level of Class 2A, 2B or 2D.
• Strong technical knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act and associated legislation.
• Significant experience in plan checking, Building Regulation assessments and site inspections.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to maintaining professional competence.

• RBI Class 2E or 2F registration.
• Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Local Authority Building Control experience.
• Experience with higher-risk buildings, complex developments or modern methods of construction.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior surveyors.

This is a hybrid position, with approximately three days per week spent within the borough undertaking site inspections and/or office attendance. The remaining time can be worked remotely where appropriate, allowing flexibility for plan checking, report writing and administrative duties.

• Class 2A / 2B / 2D:
  Up to £575 per day.
• Class 2E / 2F:
  Up to £725 per day.