Principal Surveyor

Principal Surveyor – Building Control (Class 3 Registered Building Inspector)

Location: London Borough (Hybrid/Agile Working)
Rate: £700 per day 
Contract: Interim / Long-term Assignment
Class 3 Registered Building Inspector | MRICS/ICE/IStructE Chartered | Building Safety Act 2022 | Dangerous Structures | Fire Safety & Structural Engineering

Join a dynamic London Borough Building Control team as Principal Surveyor, delivering expert compliance on complex projects including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs), sports grounds, and emergencies. Provide impartial, accountable services under the Building Act 1984, Building Regulations 2010, London Building Acts, and Building Safety Act 2022 – championing building safety, carbon reduction, and accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead inspections, plan assessments, and compliance strategies for non-standard buildings and HRBs as a Class 3 Registered Building Inspector (BSR-recognised).
• Manage Dangerous Structures 24/7 rota, on-site decision-making, cost recovery, and liaison with Fire Service, BSR, and emergency agencies.
• Drive fire safety, structural engineering audits, Golden Thread documentation, and enforcement – including court evidence.
• Mentor junior surveyors, develop multi-skilled teams, and deputise for Head of Building Control.
• Support safety at sports grounds under Green Guide legislation and Gateway reviews.
• Essential Qualifications & Experience
• Valid Class 3 Registered Building Inspector status (BSR).
• RICS/ICE/IStructE Chartered Membership (MRICS or equivalent).
• LABC Level 6 (General Surveyor) or equivalent.
• Proven senior experience in Building Control on complex projects from inception to completion.
• Expertise in Building Safety Act 2022, Approved Documents, warranties, BIM, and sustainability.
• Track record in Dangerous Structures, demolitions, defect diagnosis, and multi-agency crisis response.

What We Offer

Competitive £700/day rate, flexible agile working, and a chance to influence high-profile public safety in a progressive local authority. High emotional intelligence, negotiation skills, and project management proficiency essential for politically sensitive scenarios.

Keywords for your search: Class 3 Building Inspector, Principal Building Control Surveyor, Chartered Building Surveyor, Building Regulations Compliance, Fire Engineering, HRB Inspections, Dangerous Structures Response.

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