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Principal / Senior Building Control Surveyor (RBI) London Borough Hybrid Working 3-6 Month Contract We are seeking an experienced Registered Building Inspector to join a busy and forward-thinking Building Control team. This is an excellent opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, public sector and regeneration projects while supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality development throughout the Borough. Key Responsibilities Assess Building Regulation applications and technical submissions. Undertake site inspections across a range of developments. Provide practical and proportionate technical advice to applicants, developers and contractors. Support and mentor junior officers where appropriate. Manage a varied caseload and contribute to continuous service improvement. Work collaboratively with Planning, Housing and Highways teams. Essential Requirements Registered Building Inspector (RBI). Class 2A, 2B, 2D or above. Experience undertaking Building Control inspections and assessments. Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and associated legislation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Class 2E, 2F or higher. Local Authority Building Control experience. Membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or equivalent professional body. Experience working on complex or higher-risk developments. What's on Offer Hybrid working. Immediate start available. Flexible day rate dependent on RBI registration level and experience. Diverse and challenging project portfolio. Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a London Borough service. Applicants must hold Registered Building Inspector status and be able to undertake site inspections as part of the role. Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Resident Engineer / Clerk of Works to provide site-wide quality oversight on a major, high-profile construction development in South Wales. The project involves the delivery of a large-scale indoor entertainment and events venue, requiring a thorough, coordinated approach to workmanship, specification compliance and quality assurance across multiple construction disciplines. This is a site-wide role rather than a discipline-specific inspection position. The successful candidate will monitor works across the project, identify defects, assess compliance with approved drawings and specifications, and provide clear, independent reporting to the project team. We require an established construction professional who can work autonomously, communicate effectively with contractors and site management, and confidently challenge poor workmanship or non-compliant work. Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE) or the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (MICWIC) is essential. Key Responsibilities Undertake regular, systematic site inspections across multiple construction work packages. Monitor workmanship and compliance against approved drawings, specifications, project requirements and applicable standards. Identify defects, incomplete works, poor workmanship and departures from the approved design. Produce accurate site inspection reports, photographic records, defect schedules and recommendations for corrective action. Monitor the progress of remedial works and verify that identified defects have been satisfactorily addressed. Review relevant drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans and quality documentation. Liaise with site management, engineers, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives to resolve technical and quality issues. Maintain a clear audit trail of observations, inspections, defects and outstanding actions. Escalate significant quality concerns promptly and objectively. Monitor interfaces between different trades and work packages to identify risks to overall construction quality. Provide independent, evidence-based feedback on site quality and compliance throughout the construction process. Maintain a professional, constructive and detail-focused approach while protecting the required quality standards. Essential Requirements Current MICE or MICWIC membership, as specified for this assignment. Substantial experience in site inspection, construction quality assurance, resident engineering or Clerk of Works duties. Proven ability to inspect construction works against technical drawings, specifications and project requirements. Experience identifying defects, documenting non-conformances and monitoring corrective actions. Strong understanding of construction methods, workmanship and quality control across multiple disciplines. Excellent written reporting, record-keeping and communication skills. Confidence operating independently on a busy construction site and challenging non-compliant work professionally. A meticulous approach to detail, evidence gathering and quality assurance. Availability for a freelance assignment in Cardiff. Desirable Experience Previous work on large-scale commercial developments, public venues, arenas, stadiums or other complex construction projects. Experience covering multiple work packages, including structural works, concrete, steelwork, architectural finishes and building interfaces. Familiarity with inspection and test plans, quality management systems and formal defect-management processes. Experience working for a client, engineering consultancy, construction inspectorate or main contractor in an independent inspection capacity. The Ideal Candidate You may currently be working as a Resident Engineer, Clerk of Works, Construction Inspector, Site Inspector, Quality Inspector or Senior Site Engineer. You will be technically confident, highly organised and capable of providing independent oversight across the wider site rather than concentrating on a single trade or construction package. This is an experienced freelance appointment, not a graduate or entry-level position. Apply Now Please submit your CV detailing your MICE or MICWIC membership, relevant site-wide inspection experience, previous projects, availability and required freelance day rate. Freelance engagement only.

Are you an experienced Registered Building Inspector looking to step into a leadership role, or perhaps you're already managing a team and fancy a fresh challenge? Due to continued growth, a well-established and highly respected RBCA is looking to appoint a Regional Manager to lead an experienced Building Control team across the East Midlands region. This is definitely a role for someone who enjoys the technical side of Building Control but also wants to play a bigger role in mentoring staff, developing clients, and helping drive the success of the business. What's on Offer? Competitive salary + bonus scheme 5,100 car allowance Hybrid working (ideally 3 days in the office) 28 days annual leave + bank holidays Option to buy additional holiday Enhanced pension scheme Flexi-time system offering the potential to earn up to 12 additional days off per year Ongoing professional development and leadership training Genuine long-term career progression You'll be responsible for providing both technical and commercial leadership, supporting a team of Registered Building Inspectors while working closely with senior management to drive performance, compliance, client satisfaction, and business growth. This is a role where you'll have real influence, helping shape the future of the team while continuing to utilise your Building Control expertise. You'll ideally be: RBI registered at Class 2D or above Experienced in leading, mentoring, or managing a team Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development Confident building relationships with clients and colleagues alike Looking for a position that offers genuine autonomy and progression Opportunities with organisations of this calibre don't come around often. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your leadership career, and be part of a growing and ambitious business, I'd love to have a chat. Apply today and Nadine will be in touch, or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.

We're looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join the team at a Build-to-Rent scheme in South East London. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical & Hard Services Operations Manage and oversee all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, reactive repairs, and plant room operations across the development. Supervise on-site engineers and external specialist contractors covering M&E, HVAC, Lifts, Fire Alarm Systems, BMS, and Access Control. Conduct regular technical audits and quality checks on completed engineering and maintenance works. Manage minor works projects, lifecycle maintenance, and asset replacements from specification through to sign-off. 2. Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure 100% statutory compliance across all building systems, including Fire Safety (BS 9991/9999), Water Hygiene (L8), Electrical (BS 7671), Gas Safety, and Pressure Systems. Lead on site-wide risk assessments, RAMS reviews, Permits to Work (PTW), and Access to Work (ATW) authorizations. Coordinate building safety files, statutory testing logs, and maintain up-to-date compliance records via the CAFM system. Act as the key contact for external safety consultants, local authorities, and statutory inspectors. 3. Financial & Commercial Management Manage the site FM operational budget and contribute to annual service charge budget formulation. Oversee financial administrative processes, including raising Purchase Orders (POs), approving supplier invoices, and tracking expenditure against monthly/annual forecasts. Tender, negotiate, and manage soft and hard service contractor SLAs and KPIs to ensure commercial value and service quality. 4. Contractor & Soft Services Oversight Direct and monitor soft service contractors, including cleaning, concierge/security, pest control, and waste management teams. Team of 40. Lead regular performance review meetings with key supply chain partners to drive operational standards. Address and resolve complex operational bottlenecks or contractor escalations promptly. 5. Resident & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with the Community Manager and on-site leasing/operations team to ensure resident queries regarding maintenance are resolved within strict SLA timeframes. Oversee Priority 1 (P1) emergency incidents, serving as the senior operational contact during major call-outs or power/water disruptions. Present structured technical and compliance updates to senior leadership and asset management stakeholders. Candidate Requirements & Qualifications Experience: Minimum 4-6+ years of Facilities Management experience within high-density residential (BTR/PBSA), mixed-use, or commercial property environments. Qualifications: IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate (Essential). Technical engineering background/qualifications (e.g., Level 3 Electrical, C&G M&E, or HVAC) strongly preferred. Member of IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) or RICS (Desirable) Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Acivico Building Consultancy is seeking an experienced Building Control leader to head its Community Team, delivering building control services across Birmingham. Acivico Group is a purpose-led, multi-disciplinary organisation based in Birmingham, providing services across the built environment, including design and construction, building control and facilities management. Since 2012, its vision has been to promote public wellbeing and sustainable development through its approach. Acivico Building Consultancy provides Building Control services for Birmingham City Council, the largest local authority in the country, while also working with major retail and commercial clients through Acivico's Registered Building Control Approver service. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately Registered Building Inspectors, overseeing domestic, residential and smaller commercial projects. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on supervision, technical review and sign-off, ensuring work progresses efficiently while maintaining high professional and regulatory standards. The role also provides wider senior leadership exposure, including deputising for the Director of Building Consultancy and covering for the Associate Director responsible for Major Projects when required. Key Responsibilities Lead, stabilise and motivate the Community Building Control team. Build strong relationships with team members and bring people with you through change. Supervise, review and sign off building control work, with cases subject to internal audit. Deliver against Birmingham City Council service requirements and national operational standards. Work with the Director of Building Consultancy on annual budgets, fee-setting and monthly monitoring of income and performance. Lead recruitment activity, with a focus on replacing contractors with permanent employees and building a stable long-term team. Support and develop trainees, including new LABC trainees joining the service. Help shape the replacement of the organisation's database and site notes system. Build effective relationships with local designers, contractors and other regional authorities. Review policies and procedures alongside the Building Consultancy administration team. Deputise for the Director of Building Consultancy when required. Provide leadership cover for the Major Projects team. About You Acivico is looking for a hands-on Building Control leader with genuine technical and professional credibility. You should have: Registered Building Inspector status at Class 2 A F or Class 3, combined with Class 4 (Technical Manager) registration. Experience within local authority and/or private practice or approved inspector Building Control, ideally with experience across both environments. Strong technical and professional credibility, with the confidence to supervise work and see cases through to completion. Proven experience leading, motivating and developing a team. Commercial awareness, including understanding of fees, budgets and performance management. The ambition to progress and help shape the future of a growing Building Control service. A genuine interest in developing people and building a permanent, high-performing team. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use. Why Join Acivico? Leadership Exposure Lead the Community Team delivering Building Control services for Birmingham City Council. You will contribute to annual budgets and fee-setting recommendations, monitor income and performance, and gain regular exposure to senior management and the board when deputising for the Director. The Chance to Build Acivico is replacing its database and site notes system, providing an opportunity to influence and shape new ways of working. You will also lead recruitment and help build a stable permanent team while supporting the next generation of Building Control professionals. A Supportive Team The Community Team is established and close-knit, with experienced inspectors who understand Birmingham's diverse building stock and client base. The team values leaders who demonstrate strong technical and professional credibility. Respected Management The Director of Building Consultancy has extensive experience across local authority and private sector Building Control, as well as professional-body experience. The successful candidate will work closely with him as part of the senior leadership team. Purpose and Variety Community Building Control directly contributes to the safety and wellbeing of people across Birmingham. The city provides a constant flow of domestic, residential and community projects, alongside exposure to significant regional schemes. Stability and Development Acivico is wholly owned by Birmingham City Council, with surplus generated by the business returning to the community. The role offers an opportunity to help shape the future of the service, with potential longer-term progression towards Director level as the organisation develops. Flexible Working The role is typically based in Birmingham one day per week, with the remainder worked from home. Acivico also supports flexible working and recognises the importance of commitments outside work. Remuneration and Benefits £68,000 £88,000 annual salary. 30 days' annual leave, increasing to 33 and then 35 days, plus bank holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme through the West Midlands Pension Fund. Continuity of service for eligible local authority joiners. Recognition of previous local authority service. Hybrid working, typically one day per week in Birmingham. Flexi-time currently in operation. Payment of professional fees. Significant investment in learning and development. Life assurance. Employee assistance programme. Retail discounts. Volunteering opportunities. Supportive approach to caring and family commitments. About Acivico Acivico Group is a Birmingham-based, purpose-led organisation providing multi-disciplinary built environment services. Established in 2012, the organisation works across design and construction, Building Control and facilities management. Acivico's sole shareholder is Birmingham City Council, with the organisation's wider purpose centred on promoting public wellbeing and sustainable development. This is a retained recruitment assignment being exclusively handled by Joshua Robert Recruitment. All third-party applications, CVs and candidate introductions will be forwarded to Joshua Robert for review and management. INDS

Role Purpose The Head of HSQE will set the strategic direction for, and take overall responsibility for, health, safety, quality and environmental performance across the business. You will lead the HSQE function, embed a strong safety culture from board level to the workface, and ensure we meet the demanding standards of TfL, London Underground, Network Rail and our wider client base. You will be a visible, credible leader on site and a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Strategy and Leadership You will develop and deliver the HSQE strategy, aligned to business objectives and client requirements, and act as the company's senior HSQE representative, advising the board and attending leadership meetings. You will lead, mentor and develop a team of HSQE managers, advisors and inspectors, and promote a positive, proactive safety culture, including leadership engagement, behavioural safety and a just culture approach to reporting. Health and Safety You will ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, CDM 2015 and all relevant regulations, and oversee safety management for high-risk activities such as working on or near the railway, confined spaces, working at height, electrical safety, lifting operations and night and possession working. You will ensure compliance with Network Rail and TfL/LU standards, rules and safety management requirements, and review RAMS, safe systems of work and permit-to-work arrangements for quality and suitability. You will lead incident and accident investigations, ensure RIDDOR reporting, and drive effective root cause analysis and corrective actions. You will also manage occupational health, wellbeing and fatigue management arrangements. Quality You will own the quality management system, ensuring consistent delivery to client specifications and industry standards. This includes oversight of inspection and test plans, non-conformance management, audits, and handover and commissioning documentation, as well as driving continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects. Environment and Sustainability You will ensure compliance with environmental legislation and client environmental requirements, and oversee waste, noise, vibration, dust, pollution prevention and ecology controls on site. You will also support the company's carbon reduction and sustainability commitments. Governance, Assurance and Accreditation You will maintain and develop the integrated management system, with certification to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, and maintain supplier prequalification and accreditations such as RISQS, Achilles and CHAS/SafeContractor as applicable. You will plan and deliver a programme of internal audits, site inspections and assurance reviews, and monitor closure of actions. You will lead on tender HSQE submissions, client audits and interface with regulators (HSE, ORR) where required, and produce HSQE performance reports and KPIs for the board and clients, using data to drive improvement. Supply Chain and Training You will assess and monitor the HSQE competence and performance of subcontractors and suppliers, and oversee competence management, training matrices and inductions, including railway sentinel and track safety requirements. Essential Experience and Qualifications We are looking for someone with significant senior-level HSQE experience in rail, underground, tunnelling or similar safety-critical infrastructure environments, including proven experience working with Network Rail and/or TfL/London Underground standards and assurance processes. You will have a background in M&E, building services or engineering contracting. You will hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in occupational health and safety, and Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or be working towards it. You will have strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, RIDDOR and UK health and safety legislation, and experience managing integrated management systems and ISO 45001/14001/9001 certification. You will be able to demonstrate experience leading and developing HSQE teams, and have excellent communication and influencing skills, with the credibility to challenge constructively at all levels. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across London and the wider network are also required. Desirable It would be an advantage to have a degree or equivalent in engineering, construction, safety or a related discipline, along with additional environmental or quality qualifications such as IEMA membership or Lead Auditor certification. Valid track safety certification (for example PTS or equivalent) is desirable, as is experience in tender and bid support for rail and infrastructure frameworks, and experience in tunnels and shafts, depots, signalling or traction power environments. Key Competencies You will be a strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach, resilient and calm under pressure, including in incident response. You will be collaborative and approachable, with strong stakeholder management skills, a data-driven mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Strong integrity and ethical leadership are essential. Working Arrangements This is a hybrid role based in London, with a mix of home working, office days and regular site visits. Out-of-hours attendance may occasionally be required for incidents, night works or possessions.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a large residential timber frame development. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and hands-on Site Manager who can take full ownership of plots from groundworks through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day site operations on a large residential development. Take plots from inception through to final handover. Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site labour. Ensure all works are carried out in line with programme requirements. Maintain high standards of health & safety across site. Conduct quality inspections and ensure NHBC compliance. Manage site paperwork including RAMS, inductions, permits and progress reporting. Liaise with senior management, technical teams, building control and NHBC inspectors. Drive productivity whilst maintaining quality and safety standards. Requirements Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential housing developments. Strong timber frame construction experience is essential. Ability to manage plots from start to finish with minimal supervision. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Strong understanding of NHBC standards and building regulations. Essential Qualifications Valid CSCS Card SMSTS First Aid at Work Full UK Driving Licence What's on Offer Long-term opportunity with a reputable contractor., temp to perm for the right candidate. Competitive rate dependent on experience. Immediate start available. Opportunity to work on a flagship residential development. If you are an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in timber frame housing and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.