Principal Building Control Surveyor Verified listing

Are you a skilled and experienced Building Control professional with a class 2d or above qualification?
Have the ability to shape project outcomes through strong technical judgment and stakeholder collaboration?
Immediately available? Then we would love to hear from you…
Our client, based in York, is looking for a skilled and motivated Registered Building Inspector (Class 2d and above) to join their team for a minimum of 6 months, with the option of temp to perm. This is an excellent opportunity to support a busy local authority service delivering a wide range of building control functions across residential and commercial developments. The position blends office, site, and home-based work within a dynamic, supportive team focused on quality

You will play a key role in ensuring building work complies with current regulations and safety standards while supporting the delivery of a high-quality regulatory service to developers, contractors, and residents. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on building safety and quality within the York community.

This is a full time 37 hours a week, interim position, weekly pay and the hourly rate is commensurate with current market rates and an individual’s experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out site inspections across a variety of developments to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations.
• Undertake plan checking and provide technical guidance on complex applications.
• Manage a caseload of building control projects from application through to completion.
• Provide professional advice to developers, architects, and members of the public.
• Support the wider Building Control team with technical expertise and regulatory guidance.
• Ensure all work aligns with current legislation and Building Safety Regulator requirements

Requirements:

• Registered Building Inspector (RBI), Class 2D minimum.
• You will have a degree (or equivalent qualification and experience) in a construction related discipline.
• Proven experience working within Building Control, ideally within a local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Experience carrying out both plan checks and site inspections.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Please only apply for this position if you have the skills and experience as outlined above. For an informal discussion about the role and salary please contact us or please send your CV to applications@workwithyork.co.uk

Regrettably, we are unable to respond to every application we receive. To apply for this vacancy, you must be able to work in the United Kingdom.