About the Role
Join the Building Control team to safeguard public safety and support sustainable building practices. You will play a critical role in ensuring construction projects meet regulatory standards while contributing to the continued success of the Building & Real Estate division.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site inspections at various construction stages to verify compliance with Building Regulations
- Review structural and architectural designs, fire strategies, building materials, and specifications against legislation
- Produce detailed inspection reports, plan stage assessments, and compliance certificates
- Maintain accurate and traceable records of all findings and recommendations
- Advise clients on Building Regulations matters and interpret national and local building codes
- Issue formal notices on breaches under the Building Safety Act 2022
Requirements
- Construction-related degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification
- Minimum of 3 years of construction trade experience
- Commitment to register as a Building Inspector with the Building Safety Regulator
- Work towards achieving RBI status of 2A or higher
- Excellent interpersonal skills for building client relationships
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Skills
- Building Regulations knowledge
- Fire safety compliance
- Energy efficiency assessment
- Accessibility requirements
- IT proficiency in Word and Excel
- Analytical problem-solving
- Technical report writing
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years of construction trade experience
Education Level
- Construction-related degree, HNC, or equivalent
Benefits
- 25 days holiday with option to buy more
- Electric car scheme
- Employee recognition programmes
- Family-friendly support
- Exclusive retail discounts
- Employee assistance programmes
- Enhanced company pension
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
About the Company
- SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division provides services including building surveying, project management, and sustainability consultancy
- A community of over 2,000 industry professionals focused on testing, inspection, and certification
- Committed to building a safer and more sustainable world
Equal Opportunity
- SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited
