Building Control Surveyor - Class 2
Job Description
Interim Building Control Surveyor - Class 2, Local Authority London, £400 - 450 p/day Umbrella
Your new company
Are you an experienced Building Control professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking Building Control Surveyors, who are registered at Class 2 as a minimum, to join a progressive, forward-thinking Building Control team that plays a key role in ensuring safe, compliant and sustainable development within the local area. Your new role As a Building Control Surveyor, you will be responsible for assessing Building Regulation applications, inspecting building works on site, and providing expert advice to a range of stakeholders. You will play an important part in maintaining high standards of construction, supporting safe communities, and upholding statutory compliance across a wide range of projects.Key Responsibilities
- Assess Full Plans submissions, Building Notices and Regularisation Applications for compliance with Building Regulations and related legislation.
- Conduct site inspections independently to ensure work complies with relevant standards and approved plans.
- Provide clear technical advice to builders, developers, architects and members of the public.
- Identify, record and communicate contraventions during the construction process, advising on corrective actions where required.
- Prepare reports, maintain detailed inspection records, and issue decision notices within statutory deadlines.
- Support the assessment and resolution of dangerous structures, which may include participation in an out-of-hours rota.
- Contribute to service quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the training and development of junior surveyors.
- Promote Building Control services and maintain strong working relationships with clients and industry partners.
- Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, the Building Act and current construction techniques.
- Ability to organise a varied caseload, manage priorities and meet statutory deadlines.
- Confident in negotiating with applicants, contractors and design professionals.
- Skilled in producing clear technical reports and delivering advice verbally and in writing.
- Experience working within a Building Control environment (minimum two years), or possession of a relevant qualification if less experienced.
- Ability to carry out safe and effective site inspections, including working outdoors and at height.
- Commitment to customer service, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business purposes.
Registered as a Class 2 building control surveyor
Long-term contract opportunity available. What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4782652
Recommended Jobs
Manager - BCG Vantage, Center for Public Economics - London
Manager - BCG Vantage, Center for Public Economics - London, United Kingdom Locations : London | Riyadh Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to t…
SEN TA | Lewisham
Wayman Education is seeking an experienced SEN TA for an Outstanding primary school in Lewisham. The successful SEN TA will support pupils with additional needs, ensuring inclusion and progress. Star…
Science Technician - Brent Secondary School
Role Category & Location Sector: High-Achieving Local Authority Secondary School. Borough: Brent (Inner London, England). Start Date: Permanent, full-time role commencing January 2026. …
Geography Teacher - Outstanding School in Surbiton, Kingston
Geography Teacher - Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames &##128506;️ Shape Tomorrow's Global Citizens: Excellent Geography Role in Surbiton! Are you an inspiring and knowledgeable Geography Teacher …
School Business Manager | Ealing
Are you a skilled and motivated School Business Manager looking for a key leadership role from January 2026? Do you want to lead the business operations of a school in Ealing that is committed to e…
Data Engineer, Safeguards (Hiring Immediately)
About Anthropic Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a qui…
Data Architect
Data Architect Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data architecture frameworks that are secure, scalable and aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements. Design logical and physic…
SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School (Ealing)
Location: Ealing, West London Start Date: ASAP / Next Term Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only Salary: £85–£100 per day A supportive and inclusive primary school in Ealing is seekin…
VP of AI
DESCRIPTION We are looking for a VP of AI to lead Nexar’s end-to-end AI strategy and execution, from frontier AI model research to production systems deployed across millions of vehicles and in th…
Infrastructure & Security Engineer
Infrastructure & Security Engineer London / Hybrid (3 days per week) Oritain builds technology that proves trust and transparency in global supply chains. We apply data engineering and AI to pro…