Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor (Registered Building Inspector) Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London Rate: £575 – £725 per day (DOE) Contract: Interim / Temporary Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in borough, 2 days remote) Duration: Ongoing A
n exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Building Inspector (RBI) to join the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham as a Principal or Senior Building Control Surveyor. Working within a highly regarded Building Control team, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, commercial, regeneration and public-sector developments. This role offers the opportunity to take on significant technical responsibility while contributing to the delivery of a high-quality Building Control service across one of London’s most dynamic boroughs. You will also play a key role in supporting service improvement, mentoring colleagues and helping shape the future of Building Control within the evolving Building Safety Regulator framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess Building Regulation applications, plans and technical submissions.
- Undertake site inspections across a wide variety of building types.
- Manage projects appropriate to your RBI registration level and competency.
- Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Act and associated legislation.
- Provide clear, practical and professional technical advice to stakeholders.
- Support Building Safety Regulator requirements and statutory Building Control functions.
- Act as a senior technical resource within the Building Control team.
- Mentor and support Building Control Officers, trainees and apprentices.
- Build strong working relationships with developers, architects, consultants and contractors.
- Contribute to service improvement and modernisation initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with Planning, Housing, Highways and Regeneration teams.
- Maintain ongoing professional competence and RBI registration requirements.
Requirements
- Registered Building Inspector (RBI).
- Registered at one of the following levels:
- Class 2A
- Class 2B
- Class 2D
- Strong knowledge of:
- Building Regulations
- Building Act legislation
- Building Safety Act requirements
- Associated Building Control legislation
- Plan checking
- Site inspections
- Technical compliance reviews
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage a varied and autonomous workload.
- Customer-focused approach to service delivery.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- RBI Class 2E or 2F registration.
- Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or equivalent professional body.
- Local Authority Building Control experience.
- Experience working on Higher-Risk Buildings and technically complex projects.
- Experience mentoring junior surveyors and supporting career development.
- Knowledge of:
- Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)
- Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
- Emerging Building Safety legislation and guidance
Working Arrangements
The Council operates a flexible hybrid working model. The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Spend approximately three days per week within the borough undertaking site inspections and attending the office as required.
- Carry out plan checking, report writing and administrative duties remotely where appropriate.
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