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About the Role

As a Senior Building Control Surveyor, you will play a key role in protecting residents and ensuring relevant building standards are achieved across every project you oversee in a borough defined by architectural ambition and complex developments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of projects, from residential schemes to commercial sites and landmark cultural institutions.
• Carry out detailed plan assessments and site inspections to ensure compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Act 1984.
• Identify non-compliance early and work proactively to secure safe and appropriate outcomes.
• Lead on enforcement matters, investigate unauthorised works and dangerous structures.
• Provide clear, practical advice to architects, contractors and developers, translating complex regulations into straightforward guidance.
• Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Support the Building Safety Regulator on Higher-Risk Building projects under the new regime.

Requirements

• Be a chartered professional, registered with a recognised body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB.
• Be registered as a Class 2F Building Inspector or a Class 2C Building Inspector working towards that competency.
• Have proven experience managing residential and commercial developments between 11m and 18m in height.
• Have a strong grasp of the Building Act 1984 and associated regulations.
• Be confident making technical decisions under pressure, particularly when dealing with dangerous structures or enforcement action.
• Be able to explain complex issues clearly and calmly to residents and non-technical stakeholders.
• Possess strong relationship management skills.
• Work effectively with Principal Designers, Contractors and project teams, balancing firmness with professionalism.
• Take ownership of your workload, maintain accurate records and demonstrate integrity, fairness and collaboration.

Skills

• Building Regulations compliance
• Building Act 1984
• Plan assessment
• Site inspections
• Enforcement
• Technical decision making
• Communication
• Relationship management
• Record keeping

Location

• Borough (3 days a week)

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Chartered professional (RICS, CABE or CIOB)
• Class 2F Building Inspector or Class 2C Building Inspector

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary
• New hires will normally start at the minimum of the pay scale.
• A higher starting salary may be negotiated where a candidate demonstrates exceptional skills, knowledge, or experience.
• Employees receive annual salary increments until they reach the top of the pay scale, as well as any agreed cost of living pay awards.

Benefits

• Meaningful opportunities for professional development
• Supportive team culture
• Learning encouraged
• Collaboration is central to how we work

About the Company

• Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places.
• Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.
• As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence.
• We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.
• The we’re all in mindset sits at the heart of this role.
• Your diligence and technical expertise ensure every project contributes to a safer borough for generations to come.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
• We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
• We are committed to fair, transparent, and consistent pay practices.