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- Employee discount
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Principal Building Control Surveyor

Sweco -
Chelmsford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Client engagement
Quality management
Client relationship development
Category C Licence

Full job description

About Us

Solving the great societal challenges of our time is more relevant, demanding and inspiring than ever before. At Sweco we bring together experts with different perspectives and skills to develop solutions that address the challenges of urbanisation, harness the positive power of digitalisation and make societies more sustainable.

Sweco Building Control are the leading Building Control consultancy in England and Wales, providing market-leading expertise as a Registered Building Control Approver since 1998. We pride ourselves on our quality and technical expertise that underpins our full suite of Building Control services, our approach is to listen and engage with our clients to anticipate the regulatory issues that will need resolving and work in partnership to deliver a successful project.

We are currently looking for motivated Class 2 and 3 Building Inspectors to join our team. We we operate a hybrid model which for us means typically 3 days in the office or on site and 2 days at home (depending on the need for site visits/clients meetings).

What does the role involve?

You’ll manage a broad and interesting range of projects where you will be a member of a highly motivated team and have responsibility for:

Undertaking plan checks submitted for Building Regulation approval.
Undertaking site visits, preparing site visit reports, witnessing tests (therefore a full, valid driving licence is essential).
Attending client and design team meetings to give professional advice regarding building control work.
Be familiar with and use the management systems, including complying with the Quality Management system.
Operating in accordance with the commercial requirements of the projects (costs and programme).

What we need:

RBI registration with a proven track record within Building Control.
RICS, CABE, CIOB or similar accreditation.
A qualified and experienced expert with a commitment to excellence.
A #DifferenceMaker outlook – we’re transforming society together in everything we do.
Strong technical knowledge and a creative problem-solving mindset.
A proactive approach to client relationships and delivering outstanding service.

What's in it for you?

Working for Sweco Building Control you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop together. A meaningful career where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

As the only Building Control body accreditation with an ISO 17020, in relation to impartiality, you'll work to maintain the highest standards alongside a team of innovators in a variety of projects, with regular training and bitesized learning opportunities.

We're committed to enabling all our colleagues to achieve a great balance between work and their other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, leisure activities, further learning or other interests. We offer flexible and hybrid working, to ensure we have a healthy work/ life balance, and ask our employees to have an office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits include:

Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks policy)
Competitive pension contribution
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Payment of 2 relevant professional subscriptions
28 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, long service days and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year
Support through professional accreditation processes with bonuses and salary review on achievement.
Cycle2Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)
Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme
We plant a tree for all new starters

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

In order to address your request the following information is needed:

Name
The best method for contacting you (Phone or email)
The position title
Requisition/vacancy number

Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2025 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2026 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.

Our Talent Community for experienced professionals is a great way to keep up to date with our latest news, insights, future vacancies, as well as gaining access to exclusive events hosted by our experts.

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