10 building control surveyor jobs found in London

Principal Surveyor – Building Control (Class 3 Registered Building Inspector) Location: London Borough (Hybrid/Agile Working) Rate: £700 per day  Contract: Interim / Long-term Assignment Class 3 Registered Building Inspector | MRICS/ICE/IStructE Chartered | Building Safety Act 2022 | Dangerous Structures | Fire Safety & Structural Engineering Join a dynamic London Borough Building Control team as Principal Surveyor, delivering expert compliance on complex projects including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), sports grounds, and emergencies. Provide impartial, accountable services under the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, London Building Acts, and Building Safety Act 2022 – championing building safety, carbon reduction, and accessibility. Key Responsibilities Lead inspections, plan assessments, and compliance strategies for non-standard buildings and HRBs as a Class 3 Registered Building Inspector (BSR-recognised). Manage Dangerous Structures 24/7 rota, on-site...

Our client, a prominent local authority in the buildings sector, is currently seeking an Interim Head of Building Control to lead their Building Control Team for a contract period of up to six months. This exciting opportunity is based at the Civic Centre in Enfield. Key Responsibilities: Leading the Building Control Team, providing guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Line managing a small team of surveyors, including performance management and professional development Conducting site visits in Enfield at least two days per week to inspect and assess compliance with statutory regulations Ensuring that all building control functions are delivered effectively and in accordance with the Council's statutory obligations Liaising with the Building Safety Regulator to uphold safety standards and compliance requirements Providing expert advice on building safety, regulatory compliance, and best practices in building control Preparing and presenting...

Disrepair Surveyor Location: East London (Social Housing) Pay Rate: PAYE: £27.40 per hour / Umbrella: £36.98 per hour Contract Type: Temporary Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation in East London. This temporary contract role will focus on assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality repair work is completed to compliance standards, specifications, and within the agreed schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities: Disrepair Assessments: Undertake assessments of disrepair maintenance issues across the housing portfolio and support the Repairs Partnering team. Quality Control: Ensure contractors and partner agencies meet the required compliance standards and specifications in all repair contracts. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital...

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Fire Protection Location: Bermondsey Office & On-Site (London & UK-wide) Salary: £65,000 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Role Overview: We are seeking a commercially strong and operationally focused Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist fire protection contractor. The role involves taking full ownership of post-award commercial activities for fire doors, fire stopping, and wider passive fire protection projects, with project values typically ranging from £200k to £3m and durations of 2–10 months. Key Responsibilities: * Validate sold scopes and convert BOQs into operational documentation. * Conduct site visits and measured surveys for fire doors, fire stopping, and passive fire works. * Produce Scope of Works packs, cost sheets, and operational documentation. * Prepare monthly valuations, sign off completed works, and manage variations. * Oversee JCT contracts, including claims and...

Disrepair Surveyor Location: East London (Social Housing) Pay Rate: PAYE: £29 PAYE Hour Contract Type: Temporary Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified and experienced Disrepair Surveyor to join a leading social housing organisation in East London. This temporary contract role will focus on assessing and addressing disrepair maintenance issues across our housing portfolio. You will work closely with contractors, consultants, and partner agencies to ensure high-quality repair work is completed to compliance standards, specifications, and within the agreed schedule and budget. Key Responsibilities: Disrepair Assessments: Undertake assessments of disrepair maintenance issues across the housing portfolio and support the Repairs Partnering team. Quality Control: Ensure contractors and partner agencies meet the required compliance standards and specifications in all repair contracts. Record Keeping & Reporting: Maintain detailed digital records of assessments, site...

The Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) is a comprehensive and multifaceted role, central to the smooth operation and successful delivery of projects within a residential setting. The primary responsibilities of an RLO revolve around serving as the critical link between the project management team, contractors, and the residents affected by construction or renovation works. TASKS Building Relationships - An RLO must establish and maintain strong relationships with residents through various communication methods, including in-person meetings, phone calls, and digital correspondence. Similarly, building solid relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Project Manager, Contractor Manager, Site Managers, Quantity Surveyor, and tradespeople) and external stakeholders (e.g., client project teams and property management companies) is crucial. Coordination and Communication - The role involves booking residents for investigations or works, updating reports and trackers for the site...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor required Our client is a building main contractor based in Central London and entrusted with some of Britain's most prestigious residential and commercial properties. They are carrying out a refurbishment roll our programme of converting old fire stations into high end commercial units and require, on a freelance basis, an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have a background and be competent on the day to day commercial issues of an on-going site. Other pre requisites include: * Experienced Quantity Surveyor at running concurrent projects. * Ideally experience within the construction London market * Experience of refurbishment projects. * Formal Quantity Surveyor's qualification. * Strong communication skills. * Commercially and technically competent. * The Senior Quantiy Surveyor will need to live within commuting distance of Central London

Mechanical Construction Manager, London c£(Apply online only) a day DOE - temp 9 months - Tier One Top 5 Main Contractor Are you an established Freelance Mechanical Construction Manager with a proven background of experience working within the Building Services and M&E sector? Would you relish the opportunity to work for one of the UK's most prestigious Main contractors on one of their most iconic projects? Your background and experience, together with an industry recognised qualification, will be well rewarded for working hard on a M&E package of around £50M on a large commercial project in Central London. Previous M&E Fit-out project experience would be advantageous. Main duties will be to manage and oversee the delivery team and specialist outside sub-contractors and ensuring all Health and Site Safety is in place and adhered to. As one of the UK's leading recruiters, Fawkes & Reece specialises in all areas of Building Services and M&E, from M&E...

Want to lead a team that keeps our homes safe, compliant, and high‑quality? We’re looking for an experienced, energetic Repairs Manager to drive excellence across our responsive and cyclical repairs service. If you’re a natural leader with strong technical know‑how and a passion for improving housing services, this is your next big move. What You’ll Be Doing * Leading and motivating a team of surveyors and repairs officers * Making sure repairs are completed right — first time, on time * Driving performance across staff and contractors * Investigating complex building issues (drainage, defects, asbestos, etc.) * Managing budgets, authorising works and maintaining controls * Improving customer experience and solving problems quickly * Using data to influence future investment and maintenance programmes * Collaborating across teams to keep standards high What You Bring * Degree‑level qualification in a construction‑related field * 10+ years’...

Interim Class 2F Principal Registered Building Inspector Location: Hybrid – Office based 1 day per week with site inspections across the district (minimum 2 days on site per week) Contract: Interim 3 months rolling contract We are seeking an experienced Interim Class 2F Principal Registered Building Inspector to support a Local Authority Building Control service. This is a key role responsible for delivering high-quality building control functions, ensuring compliance with the Building Regulations, and supporting the management and development of the service. Main Responsibilities * Carry out site inspections and plan checking, with a minimum of two days per week on site. * Respond to and investigate dangerous structures. * Undertake enforcement activities under the Building Regulations and the Building Act where required. * Supervise senior and junior surveyors as well as administrative staff within the service. * Deputise for the...