Principal Building Control Surveyor

Overview

A client within the Public Sector based in North East Lincolnshire is currently recruiting for a Principal Building Control Surveyor to join their Building Control Service as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority building control environment.

• Leading and supervising a team of operational Building Control Surveyors to ensure statutory compliance and service delivery
• Managing and overseeing major and complex building control projects, including high-risk buildings
• Inspecting deposited plans and undertaking site inspections in line with Building Regulations and statutory time frames
• Leading enforcement action, investigations into dangerous structures, demolitions, and unauthorised works
• Providing expert technical advice, acting as an expert witness where required, and supporting corporate and regeneration projects

• Degree-level qualification in Building Control, Building Surveying, Construction, Structural Engineering, or equivalent
• Corporate Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CABE)
• Registration with the Building Safety Regulator (or working towards the appropriate class under the BICoF framework)

• Extensive experience working within a Local Authority Building Control service
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills
• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, enforcement processes, and the Building Act 1984

The client is offering £45 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35) (approximately £35 per hour PAYE).

If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to the provided contact address or call the recruitment contact to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this advert to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

• Job Title:
  
  Principal Building Control Surveyor
• Company:
  Service Care Solutions
• Location:
  
  Lincoln, Lincolnshire
• Posted:
  Jan 21st 2026
• Closes:
  Feb 21st 2026
• Sector:
  Construction
• Contract:
  
  Contract
• Hours:
  
  Full Time