Trainee Building Control Surveyor - Meridian Consult
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Midlands, Greater Manchester or surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Founded in 2003, Meridian Consult is a leading Registered Building Control Approver operating throughout England and Wales.
We provide Building Control services across a wide range of projects, from domestic alterations and residential developments through to complex commercial, healthcare, education and multi-million-pound schemes. Our experienced team supports clients from design through to completion, delivering a responsive, professional and customer-focused service.
Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.
While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.
About the Role
We are seeking Trainee Building Control Surveyors to join our growing team.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals currently working within construction, surveying, architecture, engineering, building services, warranty inspection or other related sectors who are looking to build a long-term career in Building Control.
Working alongside experienced Registered Building Inspectors, you will receive structured mentoring, practical site experience and support towards professional qualifications and registration. Meridian has an excellent track record of developing surveyors and providing opportunities to progress through the RBI registration classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with site inspections and compliance assessments
- Support plan checking and review of technical documentation
- Learn and apply Building Regulations and associated legislation
- Prepare reports and inspection notes
- Attend site visits alongside experienced surveyors
- Develop technical knowledge through structured training and mentoring
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- Experience within construction, property, engineering, surveying, architecture, building services or a related industry
- Interest in Building Regulations and compliance
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Willingness to learn and develop professionally
- Full UK driving licence
What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, strong work ethic and desire to learn.
The successful candidate will be keen to develop a professional career within Building Control and take advantage of the structured support available. Whether you come from a trade background, technical role or another area of the construction industry, we are interested in people who are motivated to progress and become Registered Building Inspectors.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Car allowance
- Travel expenses
- 30 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical cover
- Payment of two professional membership or registration subscriptions
- Ongoing CPD support
- Weekly mentoring and structured training
- Support through NVQ qualification pathways and RBI registration
- Exposure to a diverse range of projects across all sectors
- Full IT and administrative support
Meridian Consult is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to the ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.
