A client within the Public Sector, based in North Yorkshire, is currently recruiting for a Building Control Surveyor to join their Planning Team as soon as possible.This is a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, and the ideal candidate should have experience working within a local authority in a Building Control environment.

The Role
Key purpose of the role:

Support the Building Control Service and Management Team in effectively delivering the Building Control function across North Yorkshire.
Undertake technical assessments, inspections, and enforcement to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and associated legislation.
Assist in managing caseloads for various developments, ensuring buildings meet regulatory standards in health, safety, sustainability, and design.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Assessing Building Regulation applications, enforcing compliance, and recommending approval or rejection within statutory timeframes.
Conducting site inspections and ensuring construction meets building codes and regulations.
Investigating and managing reports of dangerous structures, demolitions, and unauthorized works.
Initiating and assisting with enforcement actions under the Building Act 1984.
Providing professional guidance and technical support to stakeholders, including contractors, statutory agencies, and the public.
Supporting out-of-hours emergency responses related to dangerous structures.

The Candidate
To be considered for this role, you must be Level 1 Registered with the Building Safety Regulator and possess the following essential qualifications:

HND/Degree in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering, or equivalent.
Registered (or working towards) Class 1: Trainee Building Inspector under the HSE Building Inspector Competency Framework (BICoF).
Student or Associate Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CABE, or CIOB.

The following skills and qualifications would also be beneficial:

Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CABE, CIOB).
Knowledge of the construction industry, building regulations, and enforcement procedures.
Experience in Building Control, including small domestic and complex non-domestic projects.
Strong communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.

Salary & Contract

Rate: 32 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. 24 per hour PAYE).
Contract: Temporary, full-time, ongoing basis.

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

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

Building Control Officer