Building Control Surveyor

Job Role - Building Control Surveyor
Location - Liverpool
Job Type - Contract 12 months
Daily Rates - £425.00 per day

Our client is leading a fundamental transformation in building safety regulation across England. Our mission is to ensure residents are not only safe but also feel safe in their homes. We are shaping the future of building control through stronger regulatory oversight, innovation, and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Building Control Professional (Class 2C or 2F), working under the direction of a Class 3H professional, to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of building safety practices in England.

You will play a key role in supporting our Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), ensuring that regulatory decisions are technically robust, evidence-based, and proportionate. The role will primarily focus on the assessment of new-build Higher Risk Buildings as part of BSR's Building Control "Innovation" Team.

This position requires strong technical expertise alongside excellent communication skills, enabling you to present complex issues clearly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a team of professional specialists on matters relating to building control and building regulations.
• Support Regulatory Leads and caseworkers in interpreting complex submissions, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and statutory processes.
• Participate in MDT meetings, case validation discussions, and regulatory panels, contributing to sound, evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide specialist advice and peer review on building control applications.
• Identify procedural or technical issues in submissions and recommend appropriate regulatory actions.
• Support regulatory and policy teams in interpreting the Building Regulations 2010.

Person Specification
Essential Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in building control, including assessing compliance with building regulations and working on complex or higher-risk projects.
• Strong ability to interpret technical and regulatory information and apply it pragmatically to support proportionate decision-making.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and accessible technical advice.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary environments, contributing technical expertise while maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.