Assistant Building Control Surveyor
£209.66 per day (Umbrella)
Initial 3-month contract - Temp to Perm
Permanent salary: £35,000 - £42,000 + £8,500 market supplement
Location - Central London

Are you an Assistant Building Control Surveyor looking to progress your career within a supportive local authority environment?
This is an excellent opportunity for RBI Class 2a registered professionals or candidates nearing completion of the LABC training scheme who are looking for a clear route into a permanent role, structured development, and funded specialist qualifications.

Who will you be joining?
You'll be joining a well-established Building Control team within a busy London local authority, working on a varied caseload of domestic and non-complex projects. The service is committed to professional development, quality outcomes, and supporting surveyors through their next stage of registration and qualification.

What will you do?
Reporting to senior colleagues, you will manage your own caseload with appropriate support on more complex schemes. Your responsibilities will include:
·Examining Building Regulation submissions and plans for compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Act and London Building Acts
·Undertaking site inspections and monitoring works on site
·Preparing and authorising statutory correspondence
·Maintaining accurate case records and documentation
·Advising applicants, builders, architects and surveyors on regulatory compliance
·Appraising fire safety provisions and means of escape, consulting with Fire Surveyors where required
·Supporting enforcement activity, including preparation for legal proceedings where necessary
·Liaising with internal departments such as Development Control, Environmental Health and Regulatory Services
·Responding to enquiries from the public, councillors and other stakeholders on matters relating to your cases
·Contributing to service improvement initiatives and promoting the Building Control service
·Ensuring Health & Safety compliance in all working practices
Following successful completion of your probationary period, you will be supported to undertake a specialist technical qualification relevant to Building Control.

What do you need?
To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:
·RBI Class 2a registration or be close to completing the LABC training scheme
·A relevant qualification in Building Control, Building Surveying or construction-related discipline
·Experience of plan checking and site inspections (domestic and low-complexity work)
·Working knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation
·Strong communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with clients and stakeholders
·A proactive approach to learning and professional development
 
How will you benefit?
·£209.66 per day (Umbrella) during the initial contract
·Clear temp-to-perm pathway after 3 months
·Permanent salary of £35,000 - £42,000
·£8,500 market supplement on top of base salary
·Funded specialist qualification and ongoing professional development
·Supportive management and a structured progression route within Building Control

To apply please contact ryan.hamlett@carringtonwest.com