Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor

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
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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

Significant experience undertaking:

Plan checking

Building Regulation assessments

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.
Desirable

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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If you are an experienced Registered Building Inspector seeking a high-profile interim opportunity within a forward-thinking London local authority, we'd like to hear from you