Building Control Surveyor

A client within the Public Sector based in the Northeast is currently recruiting for a Building Control Surveyor to join their 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.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to participate in the operation of the Building Control Section in a manner which takes account of all relevant legislation and agreed policies of the Council.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Examine, report upon, determine and issue decision notices in respect of applications deposited under the Building Regulations in a timely manner in accordance with the section's local performance indicators following procedures laid down in the section's quality management system.
Inspect and report upon work in progress to secure compliance with the Building Regulations; issue completion certificates for compliant work as appropriate; all in accordance with procedures laid down in the section's quality management system.
Communicate and negotiate with the public, appropriate officers of the council, external agencies and other professionals with regard building projects deposited for determination under the Building Regulations.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require an HNC/D Building Studies or equivalent and substantial knowledge of building construction.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

Substantial knowledge of Building Regulations.
Good knowledge of Charges Regulations
Good knowledge in the operation of a wide range of bespoke IT systems.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £25 - £30 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35.

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period