33 principal building control surveyor jobs found

Our client, seeking highly skilled professionals in the buildings sector, is currently looking for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join their Leeds team. This permanent role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing a blend of office, site, and home-based work. Their work tends to be higher value and lower volume than many competitors giving you more time on more interesting projects. Key Responsibilities: Undertaking plan checks submitted for Building Regulation approval. Conducting site visits, preparing detailed reports, and witnessing tests. Attending client and design team meetings to provide professional advice regarding building control work. Utilising and complying with the management systems, including the Quality Management system. Operating in alignment with the commercial requirements of the projects, considering costs and schedules. Job Requirements: Experience and qualifications in building control, with a commitment to excellence....

Our client, Sweco Building Control are currently looking for motivated Class 2 and 3 Building Inspectors to join their team. They operate a hybrid model which for us means typically 3 days in the office or on site and 2 days at home (depending on the need for site visits/clients meetings). What does the role involve? You'll manage a broad and interesting range of projects where you will be a member of a highly motivated team and have responsibility for: Undertaking plan checks submitted for Building Regulation approval. Undertaking site visits, preparing site visit reports, witnessing tests (therefore a full, valid driving licence is essential). Attending client and design team meetings to give professional advice regarding building control work. Be familiar with and use the management systems, including complying with the Quality Management system. Operating in accordance with the commercial requirements of the projects (costs and programme). What they need: A...

Our client, Sweco Building Control are currently looking for motivated Class 2 and 3 Building Inspectors to join their team. They operate a hybrid model which for us means typically 3 days in the office or on site and 2 days at home (depending on the need for site visits/clients meetings). What does the role involve? You'll manage a broad and interesting range of projects where you will be a member of a highly motivated team and have responsibility for: Undertaking plan checks submitted for Building Regulation approval. Undertaking site visits, preparing site visit reports, witnessing tests (therefore a full, valid driving licence is essential). Attending client and design team meetings to give professional advice regarding building control work. Be familiar with and use the management systems, including complying with the Quality Management system. Operating in accordance with the commercial requirements of the projects (costs and programme). What they need: A...

A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Building Surveyor (Minor Works Team) to join their Capital Programmes & Procurement 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 within a capital programmes or corporate property environment. The Role Key purpose of the role: The Building Surveyor will be based within the Minor Works Team, delivering projects ranging from £2k to £4m in value. The team provides a multi-disciplinary service including Building Surveying, Mechanical & Electrical design, Structural design, Cost & Contract Management, Fire Risk Assessment, Principal Designer services and CDM compliance.Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Delivering, managing and administering construction contracts from inception to completion• Analysing building defects...

A client within the Public Sector based in County is currently recruiting for a Senior Building Surveyor to join their Building Regulations & Land Charges team 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 in a building control or regulatory environment . The Role The key purpose of the role is to efficiently and effectively undertake the assessment of applications for Building Regulation consent within the Partnership Area, conduct associated building inspections, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. The role also includes project management of major schemes for partner companies, fulfilling statutory responsibilities for dangerous structures, and acting as the Building Authority in safety matters related to sports grounds. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Assessing Building Notice and Full Plans...

A Construction Consultancy who lead on Building Surveying projects, are seeking a Building Control Surveyor to lead their Building Regulation Consultancy. Whilst you work closely with their team of Surveyors and Fire Engineers, you will also lead on external enquiries. They have been operating as the de facto Building Regulation Principal Designer on their lead design work, however you will play an important role in helping their consultancy grow, which will offer extremely good career progression. Building Control Lead Providing Building Safety Act (2022) and Building Regulation advise to clients and internal colleagues. You will support the in-house Building Regulation Principal Designers and ensure smooth transition towards Gateway 2 Applications. You will also work closely with a large team of Fire Engineers. Building Control Lead Class 2F minimum (required) Experience working on HRBs (required) Member of a professional organisation: MCABE / RIBA / MCIAT /...

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Senior Building Control Engineer on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension. Main accountabilities Vetting of plans for a broad range of projects Carry our general site inspections. Give general Building Control advise by phone, email and in person. Inspect dangerous structures during normal working hours. Join the our-of-hours dangerous structures rota Creating adequate and timely records of inspections and correspondence Assist in the training of Trainee and Assistant Surveyors Assisting the Principal Surveyor and the Head of Building. Control of the team with sundry duties. Requirements Have a degree in the construction field or equivalent qualification and preferably have a Band C BSR qualification Have a full corporate membership status of a recognised professional body like RICS, CABE, CIOB, etc. Have a minimum of five years'...

I am recruiting a Building Surveyor to join a high-performing Asset Management function at a respected UK housing provider. You'll deliver surveying, contract administration, building safety, and statutory compliance across a mobile patch in North Yorkshire , with autonomy, support, and an outstanding benefits package. Client Details A national, mission-led housing provider with a strong social purpose and a modern Asset Management strategy. Known for supportive culture , flexible working , and investment in professional development , they provide services that prioritise building safety, compliance, and long-term asset stewardship . Description Deliver end-to-end contract administration for technical and complex major works projects. Prepare tender documentation , conduct cost analysis & budgetary control , and manage certification & quality assurance . Lead/manage contractors on site: site management , progress/quality checks, and...

Job Purpose To be the technical expert lead within area of registration and point of technical contact for other Registered Building Inspectors within a regional team whilst effectively applying building regulation knowledge and the efficient assessment and processing of building regulation applications for own workload, working with builders and technical staff to develop good customer relations. Key Responsibilities Taking responsibility for the assessment of building regulation applications for building control applications on low rise developments, on dwellings upto and including 3 storeys within RBI class banding, examining detailed drawings and supplementary information in accordance with specified procedures and performance targets (KPIs) To act as the primary contact for the client during the design phase including any design amendments during the construction phase, undertaking pre and post design negotiations with clients to ensure effective compliance with the...

FRAEW Surveyor Stevenage / Hertfordshire / Home Counties Up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits Full-time Permanent Join a Growing Fire Consultancy at the Forefront of Building Safety We are seeking an experienced FRAEW Surveyor to deliver high-quality Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) across residential and mixed-use buildings throughout Stevenage and the wider Home Counties region. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile developments in response to the requirements introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated guidance, including PAS 9980. If you are technically strong, confident in client-facing situations, and ready to step into a £65k role with genuine autonomy and progression, we want to hear from you. The Role You will be responsible for: Conducting FRAEW assessments in accordance with PAS 9980 methodology Inspecting and assessing external wall systems, cladding, insulation, cavity barriers, and fire...

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor Location: Oldham Company Description: Our client is a leading specialist contractor who operate within the critical infrastructure sector. Offering the full turnkey solution; design & build, core & shell, they work across many sectors and projects, such as education, healthcare, banking, defence etc. Acting as principal contractor, they generally deal with end clients and work with many blue-chip companies in the UK and Europe. A typical project would be to oversee the installation of electrical & mechanical building services into data centre environments. With a strong commitment to delivering high-quality projects, they have established themselves as a key player in the industry and their portfolio of projects & blue-chip clients is growing rapidly. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough cost analysis and provide accurate estimates for construction projects. Manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring cost...

Principal People are partnering with a growing construction company, primarily operating in the residential sector, to recruit a Building Control Surveyor due to continued business growth. This key on-site role will involve working closely with developers, contractors, architects, designers, and client-appointed Building Control Bodies, providing expert guidance and ensuring statutory compliance is achieved, documented, and tracked. You will be engaged from the early design stage through to full project lifecycle oversight, supporting clients across the North West. This highly autonomous role allows you to manage your own diary and work flexibly. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will join a growing team and gain exposure to a wide variety of residential and housebuilding projects. Key Responsibilities: Carry out plan checks, site inspections, and technical assessments across projects Ensure compliance with Building Regulations 2022, Building Safety Act, and...

Quantity Surveyor Location : Based in and around Coventry Salary : £38,000 - £45,000 per annum + £4,500 Car Allowance Contract & Hours : Full-time, Permanent 39.5 Hours per Week Benefits : Enhanced pension contributions, Employer-paid Healthcare Cash Plan, Enhanced Maternity Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, and support for CPD Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is a multi-award-winning retrofit decarbonisation solutions provider and principal contractor delivering at scale across all housing tenure types social, owner-occupied, and private rental homes. As a leader in residential decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and whole-house retrofit, we currently manage and deliver over £100m+ large-scale retrofit schemes, blending funding across mixed-tenures to maximise positive impact across communities. Our work directly improves the living conditions, health, comfort, and wellbeing of thousands of households each year helping to reduce fuel poverty and address...

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable - please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Quantity Surveyor Location - Cambridgeshire with regional travel required An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the team at Galliford Try within our Environment Division. The role is required to support the delivery of capital works applicable to water sector frameworks involving clients such as South Staffordshire Water, Cambridge Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. You will report into the Senior QS and you will have the opportunity to frequently visit your project site(s) as well as relevant Galliford Try and Client offices. What you will be doing: Ensure a safe working environment. Responsible for all commercial...

Lead Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure Location : West Midlands Tamworth / Coventry / Derby (4 days office-based minimum) 80,000 to 95,000 + 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, private pension and paid professional fees I'm partnering with a major global consultancy and supporting them with their search for a Lead Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a large water framework covering the West Midlands. The Lead Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the close out of past work throughout AMP7 and overseeing the delivery of future work as part of AMP8. This is a senior, client-facing role requiring exceptional NEC expertise, strategic commercial oversight and the ability to lead teams while resolving complex commercial and contractual challenges at pace. About the Role As Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will hold overall responsibility for the commercial performance of the contract, spanning AMP7 close-out and AMP8 capital works delivery. You will act as the...

A Construction Consultancy who lead on Building Surveying projects, are seeking a Building Control Surveyor to lead their Building Regulation Consultancy. Whilst you work closely with their team of Surveyors and Fire Engineers, you will also lead on external enquiries. They have been operating as the de facto Building Regulation Principal Designer on their lead design work, however you will play an important role in helping their consultancy grow, which will offer extremely good career progression. Building Control Lead Providing Building Safety Act (2022) and Building Regulation advise to clients and internal colleagues. You will support the in-house Building Regulation Principal Designers and ensure smooth transition towards Gateway 2 Applications. You will also work closely with a large team of Fire Engineers. Building Control Lead Class 2F minimum (required) Experience working on HRBs (required) Member of a professional organisation: MCABE / RIBA / MCIAT / MICE...

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c.£10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds)....

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c.£10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds)....

GBR Recruitment Limited are proud to be working on a new and highly interesting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our clients highly progressive Lincolnshire based Civil Engineering, Groundworks and Construction business (inc. full turnkey industrial and commercial builds, up to c.£10M) across Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the overall success of both small and major construction projects, successfully managing and monitoring the financial, plus contractual elements of all contracts. Applicants MUST HAVE Civils & Groundworks QS experience & ideally Oversites. This is your chance to work across a variety of construction projects, across a multitude of industry sectors. The role involves carrying out Quantity Surveying on not only civils & ground works, but also full turnkey builds across the industrial and commercial sectors (described in the construction industry as large sheds)....