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Building Control Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 26 January 2026
Salary: £318.96 to £438.35 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Location: South west London, London, SW1E 6QP
Remote working: On-site only
Company: ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD
Job type: Contract
Job reference: MP223214CT1757-1682755-26012026

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Summary

Senior Building Control Surveyor needed in South West London Paying £318.96 per day ref 1682755

Full time hours on a temporary basis

Key Responsibilities

    • Review plans for a broad range of construction projects to assess compliance with building regulations.
    • Conduct on-site inspections at key stages of construction to ensure all works meet statutory requirements.
    • Provide professional Building Control advice via phone, email, and in‑person consultations.
    • Inspect dangerous structures during normal working hours in line with legislative responsibilities.
    • Participate in the out-of-hours dangerous structures rota, responding to emergencies when required.
    • Maintain accurate inspection records, documentation, and correspondence using internal systems.
    • Support the training and development of Trainee and Assistant Building Control Surveyors.
    • Assist the Principal Surveyor and Head of Building Control with wider team duties and service improvements.

    If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

    Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

    All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

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