Senior Building Control Surveyor

601477
  • Up to £55000 per annum
  • Oxfordshire, England
  • Permanent

Registered Building Inspector - Commercial Focus (Class 2D, 2E, 2F, 3H) Locations:

  • South Region: Northampton * Oxfordshire * Buckinghamshire

  • East Midlands Branch: Derbyshire * Nottinghamshire * Leicestershire

  • London Branch: London * Essex

Role Overview

A commercial‑leaning Building Inspector role for candidates registered Class 2D and above (2E, 2F, 3H). Work is predominantly commercial buildings, complex structures, and higher‑risk environments, with occasional mixed‑use or larger residential elements. Ideal for inspectors confident in commercial compliance, fire safety, structural review, and multi‑disciplinary coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead inspections on commercial projects including retail, industrial, multi‑storey, and complex buildings.

  • Review plans for compliance across structure, fire safety, accessibility, energy, and building services.

  • Carry out site inspections, identify non‑compliance, and provide clear corrective guidance.

  • Manage relationships with contractors, developers, architects, and fire authorities.

  • Produce accurate reports, maintain digital records, and ensure regulatory compliance throughout project lifecycle.

  • Support junior inspectors and contribute to technical standards across the team.

What You'll Bring

  • Registered Building Inspector (Class 2D, 2E, 2F or 3H).

  • Strong commercial building regulations knowledge and experience with complex structures.

  • Ability to interpret structural, fire engineering, and M&E documentation.

  • Confident communicator with strong technical judgement.

  • Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a varied commercial caseload.

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary highly competative dependent on experiance up to 70k + Discretionary bonus

  • £450 monthly car allowance

  • 5% pension

  • 31 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Private medical cover

  • CPD and ongoing competency support

  • Opportunities to work on high‑profile commercial schemes across multiple regions

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