Building Control Surveyor - Building Services & Maintenance
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Job Description
Role: Building Control Surveyor
Location: Merseyside
Contract: 12-Week Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: Up to £32 per hour
Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday)
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for two Building Control Surveyors to join a busy Local Authority Building Control team based in Birkenhead.
In this role, you will play a central part in ensuring all building and construction activities across the North West adhere to statutory Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and public safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect deposited plans and building notices to assess compliance with Building Regulations and relevant legislation.
- Conduct statutory on-site inspections across domestic and commercial developments, ensuring workmanship, materials, and practices comply with approved plans.
- Assess basic structural calculations and consult with external statutory bodies, including the fire service and water authorities.
- Investigate unauthorised building works, contraventions, and dangerous structures, preparing formal statements and enforcement documentation where required.
- Participate as required in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota for dangerous structures.
- Provide professional technical advice and guidance to architects, developers, contractors, and members of the public.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Building Control Surveyor within a Local Authority or Approved Inspector / Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA) environment.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations, Approved Documents, and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Experience in defect diagnosis, site inspection regimes, and basic structural assessment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to handle compliance issues diplomatically and authoritatively.
- Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for site visits across the organisation.
- Eligibility to work in the UK (compliance documentation, including criminal conviction declaration and confidentiality agreement, will be completed prior to submission).
How to Apply
To apply for this role, submit your updated CV for immediate review.
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Rafee Shahabi
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- Proven experience as Building Control Surveyor in Local Authority or Approved Inspector/RBCA environment
- Knowledge of Building Act 1984, Building Regulations, Approved Documents
- Experience in defect diagnosis and site inspection
- Basic structural assessment experience
- Valid UK Driving Licence
- Access to vehicle for site visits
- Right to work in UK
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