Principal Building Control Surveyor

We are recruiting an Interim Principal Building Control Surveyor for a leading Social Housing provider based in Essex, on a 3‑month contract.

As an Interim Principal Building Control Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our Building Control team by assessing a range of Building Control applications suitable to your accreditation.

• Rate: £70‑75 per hour (inside of IR35 and through umbrella)
• Contract: 3‑month interim assignment (potential for extension)
• Working pattern: Full‑time (37‑40 hours per week)
• Required to work out of the office 1 day a week and travel around the area 2 days a week

• Carry out site inspections and plan checking (min 2 days on site per week)
• Attend to dangerous structures
• Carry out enforcement of The Building Regulations and Building Act as necessary
• Supervise senior, junior surveyors and admin staff
• Deputise for the Building Control Manager when required
• Assist the Building Control Manager in the implementation of the BSR operational Standards
• Assist the Building Control Manager in procedural changes to the service
• Plan checking

• Professional qualifications by one of the chartered institutes with a specialism in Building Control
• Minimum Class 2F Registration and Chartered with CIOB/ RICS/ CABE
• Experience with in a similar post
• Social housing experience

This role would suit an experienced Principal Building Control Surveyor available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation.