Building Surveyor jobs in Stranton TS24

Senior Building Control Surveyor
Location: South Tyneside
Rate: Up to £45 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) – part-time will be considered

Seven Resourcing is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Building Control Surveyor to join a Local Authority Building Control service in South Tyneside on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Building Control professional or Registered Building Inspector with strong experience in Building Regulations compliance, site inspections, and enforcement activity.

The role involves working across a wide range of construction and public protection functions, ensuring compliance with Building Act legislation and supporting safe, compliant development across the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake plan checking and site inspections to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and associated legislation.
• Carry out inspections across a range of areas including public safety, demolition, dangerous structures, and scaffolding permits.
• Work in line with Registered Building Inspector (RBI) registration requirements and provide supervision where appropriate.
• Support, mentor, and guide colleagues progressing through RBI registration levels.
• Liaise with internal departments and external agencies including Fire Authorities and utility providers.
• Contribute to enforcement activity in line with statutory procedures, including preparing evidence and attending court where required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all casework and performance data is correctly documented.
• Respond to technical construction enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with changes in legislation, Building Regulations, and relevant technical standards.
• Participate in emergency out-of-hours callouts for dangerous structures (additional payments applicable).
• Support wider service objectives, including performance management and service improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for senior colleagues as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Building Control or related discipline.
• Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status or working towards higher RBI class registration.
• Strong experience in Local Authority Building Control or private sector building control.
• In-depth knowledge of the Building Act, Building Regulations, and associated legislation.
• Experience undertaking site inspections and plan assessments.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Enhanced DBS check may be required depending on service requirements.

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Pay: £45.00 per hour

Experience:

• Local Authority Building Contro: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Building Control (required)
• Registered Building Inspector (RBI) status (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person