Senior Building Control Surveyor – Class 3 RBI in London - VNA Recruitment

Location: Central London

Pay: £318.96 PAYE / £438.34 Umbrella per day – rate negotiable for the right candidate

Hours: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Contract: Initial 26-week contract

Start Date: September 2026

IR35: Inside IR35

Vacancies: 2 positions available

Opportunity: Potential extension or permanent opportunity

VNA Recruitment is recruiting for two experienced Senior Building Control Surveyors to join a busy Building Control service within a large organisation in Central London.

This is an excellent contract opportunity for experienced Class 3 Registered Building Inspectors with a strong background managing complex developments, higher-risk buildings and technically challenging Building Control cases.

You will take responsibility for a varied portfolio of complex construction projects, carrying out plan assessments and site inspections, providing specialist regulatory advice and managing cases through the Building Control process.

The position offers hybrid working, a competitive day rate which is negotiable for the right candidate, and the potential for the contract to be extended or become permanent.

Class 3 Registered Building Inspector status is essential for this position.

As a Senior Building Control Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of complex Building Control cases and construction projects
• Working on significant commercial developments and higher-risk buildings
• Reviewing plans, drawings and specifications for compliance with Building Regulations
• Carrying out technical assessments of complex construction proposals
• Undertaking site inspections throughout the construction process
• Providing specialist Building Control and regulatory advice
• Identifying non-compliant work and advising on appropriate remedial action
• Assessing potentially dangerous structures
• Coordinating emergency or remedial works where required
• Investigating unauthorised building works
• Dealing with demolition notices and associated regulatory matters
• Managing Building Regulations enforcement activity
• Preparing statutory notices, technical reports and evidence files
• Supporting legal and enforcement proceedings where required
• Acting as an Expert Witness where necessary
• Liaising with developers, architects, structural engineers, contractors and statutory consultees
• Managing complex technical discussions and negotiations
• Maintaining accurate inspection records, case files and audit trails
• Managing projects and cases in accordance with statutory timescales
• Providing technical support and guidance to less experienced surveyors
• Contributing to service improvement and professional standards across the Building Control team

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Class 3 / Level 3 Registered Building Inspector status
• Significant professional experience within Building Control
• Strong experience working at Senior Building Control Surveyor level
• Ideally 7 years or more Building Control experience
• Experience managing complex construction projects
• Strong experience dealing with higher-risk and technically complex buildings
• Excellent knowledge of the Building Regulations
• Strong knowledge of the Building Act 1984
• Good working knowledge of the Building Safety Act
• Understanding of Building Safety Regulator requirements
• Experience reviewing complex plans, drawings and construction specifications
• Extensive site inspection experience
• Experience identifying and resolving Building Regulations non-compliance
• Experience dealing with enforcement and regulatory matters
• Ability to interpret and apply complex technical and regulatory requirements
• Strong technical report-writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Confidence dealing with developers, architects, contractors and other construction professionals
• Ability to manage a demanding and technically complex caseload independently

A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline is sought, such as:

• Building Control
• Building Surveying
• Construction
• Civil Engineering
• Or another relevant built environment discipline

Full professional membership with a recognised body such as RICS, CABE or CIOB is also highly desirable.

A full driving licence and suitable means of travel will be required to undertake site inspections as part of the role.

• £438.34 Umbrella / £318.96 PAYE per day
• Rate negotiable for the right candidate
• 2 positions available
• 36 hours per week
• Hybrid working – 2 days remote
• Initial 26-week contract
• Potential contract extension
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Senior-level Building Control position
• Opportunity to work on complex and higher-risk developments
• Varied technical and regulatory caseload
• Central London location
• September 2026 start

This opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Building Control Surveyor, Class 3 Registered Building Inspector, Senior Building Inspector or Principal Building Control Surveyor with the registration and technical experience required to manage complex Building Control cases.

If you are a Class 3 Registered Building Inspector with significant senior-level Building Control experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

VNA Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.